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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,247.40, 680,787.90 and 348,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,247.40, 680,787.90 and 348,542.40 is: 522,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,247.40 : 680,787.90 = 348,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,247.40/680,787.90 = 348,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,247.40x = 680,787.90 × 348,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,247.40x = 237,283,448,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,283,448,556.96/454,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,366.11

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