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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,563.69, 683,347.97 and 298,784.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,563.69, 683,347.97 and 298,784.95 is: 448,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,563.69 : 683,347.97 = 298,784.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,563.69/683,347.97 = 298,784.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,563.69x = 683,347.97 × 298,784.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,563.69x = 204,174,087,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,174,087,555.13/455,563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,179.02

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