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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,001.70, 681,002.55 and 296,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,001.70, 681,002.55 and 296,537.70 is: 444,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,001.70 : 681,002.55 = 296,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,001.70/681,002.55 = 296,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,001.70x = 681,002.55 × 296,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,001.70x = 201,942,929,871.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,942,929,871.14/454,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,806.55

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