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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,285.20, 681,427.80 and 276,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,285.20, 681,427.80 and 276,700.80 is: 415,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,285.20 : 681,427.80 = 276,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,285.20/681,427.80 = 276,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,285.20x = 681,427.80 × 276,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,285.20x = 188,551,617,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,551,617,402.24/454,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,051.20

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