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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,037.70, 681,056.55 and 254,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,037.70, 681,056.55 and 254,747.33 is: 382,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,037.70 : 681,056.55 = 254,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,037.70/681,056.55 = 254,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,037.70x = 681,056.55 × 254,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,037.70x = 173,497,334,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,497,334,286.23/454,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,120.99

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