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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,629.80, 681,944.70 and 277,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,629.80, 681,944.70 and 277,482.80 is: 416,224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,629.80 : 681,944.70 = 277,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,629.80/681,944.70 = 277,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,629.80x = 681,944.70 × 277,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,629.80x = 189,227,924,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,227,924,801.16/454,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,224.20

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