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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,439.80, 683,159.70 and 306,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,439.80, 683,159.70 and 306,140.60 is: 459,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,439.80 : 683,159.70 = 306,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,439.80/683,159.70 = 306,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,439.80x = 683,159.70 × 306,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,439.80x = 209,142,920,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,142,920,453.82/455,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,210.90

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