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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,083.28, 680,075.16 and 438,336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,083.28, 680,075.16 and 438,336.88 is: 656,491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,083.28 : 680,075.16 = 438,336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,083.28/680,075.16 = 438,336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,083.28x = 680,075.16 × 438,336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,083.28x = 298,102,023,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,102,023,799.90/454,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,491.96

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