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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,630.24, 682,142 and 244,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,630.24, 682,142 and 244,022.12 is: 366,138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,630.24 : 682,142 = 244,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,630.24/682,142 = 244,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,630.24x = 682,142 × 244,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,630.24x = 166,457,736,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,457,736,981.04/454,630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,138.73

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