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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,767.70, 680,839.35 and 402,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,767.70, 680,839.35 and 402,279.70 is: 602,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,767.70 : 680,839.35 = 402,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,767.70/680,839.35 = 402,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,767.70x = 680,839.35 × 402,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,767.70x = 273,887,849,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,887,849,466.20/454,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,258.80

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