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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,867.80, 680,801.70 and 254,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,867.80, 680,801.70 and 254,802.20 is: 382,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,867.80 : 680,801.70 = 254,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,867.80/680,801.70 = 254,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,867.80x = 680,801.70 × 254,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,867.80x = 173,469,770,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,469,770,923.74/453,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,203.30

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