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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,615.80, 682,336.80 and 230,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,615.80, 682,336.80 and 230,132.40 is: 345,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,615.80 : 682,336.80 = 230,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,615.80/682,336.80 = 230,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,615.80x = 682,336.80 × 230,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,615.80x = 157,027,805,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,027,805,392.32/454,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,407.72

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