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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,295.40, 681,443.10 and 312,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,295.40, 681,443.10 and 312,577.80 is: 468,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,295.40 : 681,443.10 = 312,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,295.40/681,443.10 = 312,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,295.40x = 681,443.10 × 312,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,295.40x = 213,003,985,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,003,985,023.18/454,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,866.70

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