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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,122.94, 682,904.45 and 295,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,122.94, 682,904.45 and 295,885.30 is: 442,028.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,122.94 : 682,904.45 = 295,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,122.94/682,904.45 = 295,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,122.94x = 682,904.45 × 295,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,122.94x = 202,061,388,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,061,388,059.59/457,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,028.55

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