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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,474.46, 680,659.20 and 226,354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,474.46, 680,659.20 and 226,354.57 is: 339,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,474.46 : 680,659.20 = 226,354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,474.46/680,659.20 = 226,354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,474.46x = 680,659.20 × 226,354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,474.46x = 154,070,318,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,070,318,830.90/454,474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,007.65

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