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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,328.80, 682,993.20 and 322,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,328.80, 682,993.20 and 322,359.20 is: 483,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,328.80 : 682,993.20 = 322,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,328.80/682,993.20 = 322,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,328.80x = 682,993.20 × 322,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,328.80x = 220,169,141,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,169,141,557.44/455,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,538.80

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