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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,248.42, 682,697.67 and 314,580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,248.42, 682,697.67 and 314,580.58 is: 471,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,248.42 : 682,697.67 = 314,580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,248.42/682,697.67 = 314,580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,248.42x = 682,697.67 × 314,580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,248.42x = 214,763,428,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,763,428,993.25/455,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,749.97

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