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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,866.40, 682,955.70 and 343,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,866.40, 682,955.70 and 343,329.40 is: 515,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,866.40 : 682,955.70 = 343,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,866.40/682,955.70 = 343,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,866.40x = 682,955.70 × 343,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,866.40x = 234,478,770,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,478,770,707.58/454,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,489.32

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