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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,999.05, 682,498.58 and 245,047.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,999.05, 682,498.58 and 245,047.05 is: 367,570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,999.05 : 682,498.58 = 245,047.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,999.05/682,498.58 = 245,047.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,999.05x = 682,498.58 × 245,047.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,999.05x = 167,244,262,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,244,262,432.95/454,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,570.58

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