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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,003.20, 681,004.80 and 288,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,003.20, 681,004.80 and 288,524.80 is: 432,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,003.20 : 681,004.80 = 288,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,003.20/681,004.80 = 288,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,003.20x = 681,004.80 × 288,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,003.20x = 196,486,773,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,486,773,719.04/454,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,787.20

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