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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,952.80, 682,429.20 and 305,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,952.80, 682,429.20 and 305,653.60 is: 458,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,952.80 : 682,429.20 = 305,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,952.80/682,429.20 = 305,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,952.80x = 682,429.20 × 305,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,952.80x = 208,586,941,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,586,941,725.12/454,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,480.40

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