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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,046.03, 682,037.49 and 342,364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,046.03, 682,037.49 and 342,364.17 is: 513,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,046.03 : 682,037.49 = 342,364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,046.03/682,037.49 = 342,364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,046.03x = 682,037.49 × 342,364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,046.03x = 233,505,199,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,505,199,172.73/455,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,146.33

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