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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,985.60, 682,478.32 and 244,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,985.60, 682,478.32 and 244,333.76 is: 366,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,985.60 : 682,478.32 = 244,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,985.60/682,478.32 = 244,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,985.60x = 682,478.32 × 244,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,985.60x = 166,752,494,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,752,494,044.08/454,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,500.60

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