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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,315.80, 682,973.70 and 322,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,315.80, 682,973.70 and 322,346.20 is: 483,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,315.80 : 682,973.70 = 322,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,315.80/682,973.70 = 322,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,315.80x = 682,973.70 × 322,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,315.80x = 220,153,976,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,153,976,894.94/455,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,519.30

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