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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,043.80, 680,579.70 and 154,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,043.80, 680,579.70 and 154,246.60 is: 231,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,043.80 : 680,579.70 = 154,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,043.80/680,579.70 = 154,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,043.80x = 680,579.70 × 154,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,043.80x = 104,977,104,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,977,104,754.02/454,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,204.80

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