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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,364.60, 683,435.70 and 203,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,364.60, 683,435.70 and 203,033.40 is: 304,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,364.60 : 683,435.70 = 203,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,364.60/683,435.70 = 203,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,364.60x = 683,435.70 × 203,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,364.60x = 138,760,273,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,760,273,852.38/455,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,723.45

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