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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,312.80, 682,969.20 and 322,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,312.80, 682,969.20 and 322,343.20 is: 483,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,312.80 : 682,969.20 = 322,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,312.80/682,969.20 = 322,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,312.80x = 682,969.20 × 322,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,312.80x = 220,150,477,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,150,477,429.44/455,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,514.80

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