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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,986.30, 682,479.45 and 305,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,986.30, 682,479.45 and 305,298.30 is: 457,947.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,986.30 : 682,479.45 = 305,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,986.30/682,479.45 = 305,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,986.30x = 682,479.45 × 305,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,986.30x = 208,359,815,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,359,815,869.94/454,986.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,947.45

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