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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,276.80, 681,415.20 and 117,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,276.80, 681,415.20 and 117,316.80 is: 175,975.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,276.80 : 681,415.20 = 117,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,276.80/681,415.20 = 117,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,276.80x = 681,415.20 × 117,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,276.80x = 79,941,450,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,941,450,735.36/454,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,975.20

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