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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,429.20, 682,050.30 and 244,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,429.20, 682,050.30 and 244,602.40 is: 366,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,429.20 : 682,050.30 = 244,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,429.20/682,050.30 = 244,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,429.20x = 682,050.30 × 244,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,429.20x = 166,831,140,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,831,140,300.72/455,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,316.30

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