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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,649.91, 682,171.55 and 244,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,649.91, 682,171.55 and 244,041.99 is: 366,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,649.91 : 682,171.55 = 244,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,649.91/682,171.55 = 244,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,649.91x = 682,171.55 × 244,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,649.91x = 166,478,501,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,478,501,363.18/454,649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,168.56

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