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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,429.70, 682,707.15 and 354,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,429.70, 682,707.15 and 354,171.60 is: 530,917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,429.70 : 682,707.15 = 354,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,429.70/682,707.15 = 354,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,429.70x = 682,707.15 × 354,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,429.70x = 241,795,483,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,795,483,646.94/455,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,917.25

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