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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,885.66, 682,748.68 and 230,403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,885.66, 682,748.68 and 230,403.74 is: 345,818.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,885.66 : 682,748.68 = 230,403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,885.66/682,748.68 = 230,403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,885.66x = 682,748.68 × 230,403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,885.66x = 157,307,848,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,307,848,797.66/454,885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,818.44

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