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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,901.40, 681,508.20 and 342,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,901.40, 681,508.20 and 342,364.40 is: 514,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,901.40 : 681,508.20 = 342,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,901.40/681,508.20 = 342,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,901.40x = 681,508.20 × 342,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,901.40x = 233,324,145,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,324,145,988.08/453,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,041.48

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