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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,827.80, 680,741.70 and 313,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,827.80, 680,741.70 and 313,859.80 is: 470,789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,827.80 : 680,741.70 = 313,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,827.80/680,741.70 = 313,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,827.80x = 680,741.70 × 313,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,827.80x = 213,657,453,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,657,453,813.66/453,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,789.70

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