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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,802.80, 682,981.80 and 297,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,802.80, 682,981.80 and 297,727.60 is: 447,100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,802.80 : 682,981.80 = 297,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,802.80/682,981.80 = 297,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,802.80x = 682,981.80 × 297,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,802.80x = 203,342,532,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,342,532,157.68/454,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,100.44

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