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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,945.80, 682,418.70 and 202,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,945.80, 682,418.70 and 202,225.80 is: 303,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,945.80 : 682,418.70 = 202,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,945.80/682,418.70 = 202,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,945.80x = 682,418.70 × 202,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,945.80x = 138,002,667,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,002,667,542.46/454,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,338.70

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