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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,867.40, 682,301.10 and 218,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,867.40, 682,301.10 and 218,088.20 is: 327,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,867.40 : 682,301.10 = 218,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,867.40/682,301.10 = 218,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,867.40x = 682,301.10 × 218,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,867.40x = 148,801,818,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,801,818,757.02/454,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,132.30

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