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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,770.58, 682,629 and 334,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,770.58, 682,629 and 334,962.80 is: 502,792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,770.58 : 682,629 = 334,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,770.58/682,629 = 334,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,770.58x = 682,629 × 334,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,770.58x = 228,655,322,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,655,322,907.77/454,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,792.69

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