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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,009.68, 682,514.40 and 244,357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,009.68, 682,514.40 and 244,357.84 is: 366,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,009.68 : 682,514.40 = 244,357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,009.68/682,514.40 = 244,357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,009.68x = 682,514.40 × 244,357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,009.68x = 166,777,744,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,777,744,552.90/455,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,536.70

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