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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,045.80, 682,568.70 and 202,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,045.80, 682,568.70 and 202,325.80 is: 303,488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,045.80 : 682,568.70 = 202,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,045.80/682,568.70 = 202,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,045.80x = 682,568.70 × 202,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,045.80x = 138,101,258,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,101,258,282.46/455,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,488.70

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