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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,762.80, 680,644.20 and 304,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,762.80, 680,644.20 and 304,463.60 is: 456,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,762.80 : 680,644.20 = 304,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,762.80/680,644.20 = 304,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,762.80x = 680,644.20 × 304,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,762.80x = 207,231,383,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,231,383,451.12/453,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,695.40

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