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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,957.23, 625,395.39 and 315,898.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,957.23, 625,395.39 and 315,898.81 is: 435,198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,957.23 : 625,395.39 = 315,898.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,957.23/625,395.39 = 315,898.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,957.23x = 625,395.39 × 315,898.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,957.23x = 197,561,659,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,561,659,480.49/453,957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,198.84

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