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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,907.80, 680,861.70 and 312,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,907.80, 680,861.70 and 312,190.20 is: 468,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,907.80 : 680,861.70 = 312,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,907.80/680,861.70 = 312,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,907.80x = 680,861.70 × 312,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,907.80x = 212,558,350,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,558,350,295.34/453,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,285.30

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