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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,655.16, 682,179.42 and 244,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,655.16, 682,179.42 and 244,047.24 is: 366,176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,655.16 : 682,179.42 = 244,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,655.16/682,179.42 = 244,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,655.16x = 682,179.42 × 244,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,655.16x = 166,484,004,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,484,004,635.80/454,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,176.43

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