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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,984.80, 682,477.20 and 305,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,984.80, 682,477.20 and 305,296.80 is: 457,945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,984.80 : 682,477.20 = 305,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,984.80/682,477.20 = 305,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,984.80x = 682,477.20 × 305,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,984.80x = 208,358,105,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,358,105,232.96/454,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,945.20

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