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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,637.20, 681,955.80 and 370,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,637.20, 681,955.80 and 370,656.40 is: 555,984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,637.20 : 681,955.80 = 370,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,637.20/681,955.80 = 370,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,637.20x = 681,955.80 × 370,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,637.20x = 252,771,281,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,771,281,787.12/454,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,984.60

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