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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,991.70, 682,906.44 and 230,508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,991.70, 682,906.44 and 230,508.30 is: 345,974.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,991.70 : 682,906.44 = 230,508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,991.70/682,906.44 = 230,508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,991.70x = 682,906.44 × 230,508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,991.70x = 157,415,602,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,415,602,543.45/454,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,974.67

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