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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,005.97, 680,772.47 and 169,462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,005.97, 680,772.47 and 169,462.53 is: 254,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,005.97 : 680,772.47 = 169,462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,005.97/680,772.47 = 169,462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,005.97x = 680,772.47 × 169,462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,005.97x = 115,365,425,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,365,425,120.55/454,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,105.52

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