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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,242.23, 628,470.23 and 332,596.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,242.23, 628,470.23 and 332,596.89 is: 459,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,242.23 : 628,470.23 = 332,596.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,242.23/628,470.23 = 332,596.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,242.23x = 628,470.23 × 332,596.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,242.23x = 209,027,242,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,027,242,292.60/455,242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,156.09

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