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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,959.80, 680,939.70 and 425,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,959.80, 680,939.70 and 425,966.20 is: 638,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,959.80 : 680,939.70 = 425,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,959.80/680,939.70 = 425,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,959.80x = 680,939.70 × 425,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,959.80x = 290,057,296,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,057,296,438.14/453,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,949.30

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