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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,972.40, 682,458.60 and 437,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,972.40, 682,458.60 and 437,476.40 is: 656,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,972.40 : 682,458.60 = 437,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,972.40/682,458.60 = 437,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,972.40x = 682,458.60 × 437,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,972.40x = 298,559,531,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,559,531,477.04/454,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,214.60

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