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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,544.19, 683,318.72 and 298,765.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,544.19, 683,318.72 and 298,765.45 is: 448,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,544.19 : 683,318.72 = 298,765.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,544.19/683,318.72 = 298,765.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,544.19x = 683,318.72 × 298,765.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,544.19x = 204,152,024,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,152,024,874.22/455,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,149.77

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