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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,905.80, 680,858.70 and 425,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,905.80, 680,858.70 and 425,912.20 is: 638,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,905.80 : 680,858.70 = 425,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,905.80/680,858.70 = 425,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,905.80x = 680,858.70 × 425,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,905.80x = 289,986,026,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,986,026,806.14/453,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,868.30

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