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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,311.80, 682,967.70 and 245,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,311.80, 682,967.70 and 245,359.80 is: 368,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,311.80 : 682,967.70 = 245,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,311.80/682,967.70 = 245,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,311.80x = 682,967.70 × 245,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,311.80x = 167,572,818,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,572,818,278.46/455,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,039.70

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