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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,244.15, 680,493.02 and 253,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,244.15, 680,493.02 and 253,957.14 is: 380,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,244.15 : 680,493.02 = 253,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,244.15/680,493.02 = 253,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,244.15x = 680,493.02 × 253,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,244.15x = 172,816,059,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,816,059,879.38/454,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,447.52

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