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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,865.80, 680,798.70 and 254,800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,865.80, 680,798.70 and 254,800.20 is: 382,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,865.80 : 680,798.70 = 254,800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,865.80/680,798.70 = 254,800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,865.80x = 680,798.70 × 254,800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,865.80x = 173,467,644,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,467,644,919.74/453,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,200.30

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