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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,113.60, 681,477.60 and 254,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,113.60, 681,477.60 and 254,433.60 is: 381,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,113.60 : 681,477.60 = 254,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,113.60/681,477.60 = 254,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,113.60x = 681,477.60 × 254,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,113.60x = 173,390,799,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,390,799,087.36/454,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,822.52

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