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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,468.46, 680,650.20 and 226,348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,468.46, 680,650.20 and 226,348.57 is: 338,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,468.46 : 680,650.20 = 226,348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,468.46/680,650.20 = 226,348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,468.46x = 680,650.20 × 226,348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,468.46x = 154,064,197,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,064,197,738.59/454,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,998.66

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