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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,908.80, 680,863.20 and 304,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,908.80, 680,863.20 and 304,609.60 is: 456,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,908.80 : 680,863.20 = 304,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,908.80/680,863.20 = 304,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,908.80x = 680,863.20 × 304,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,908.80x = 207,397,467,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,397,467,006.72/453,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,914.40

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