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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,869.80, 680,804.70 and 254,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,869.80, 680,804.70 and 254,804.20 is: 382,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,869.80 : 680,804.70 = 254,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,869.80/680,804.70 = 254,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,869.80x = 680,804.70 × 254,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,869.80x = 173,471,896,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,471,896,939.74/453,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,206.30

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