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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,999.60, 679,962.60 and 267,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,999.60, 679,962.60 and 267,375.60 is: 400,452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,999.60 : 679,962.60 = 267,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,999.60/679,962.60 = 267,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,999.60x = 679,962.60 × 267,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,999.60x = 181,805,408,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,805,408,152.56/453,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,452.79

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