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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,412.20, 683,264.09 and 218,771.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,412.20, 683,264.09 and 218,771.51 is: 328,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,412.20 : 683,264.09 = 218,771.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,412.20/683,264.09 = 218,771.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,412.20x = 683,264.09 × 218,771.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,412.20x = 149,478,713,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,478,713,828.68/455,412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,227.30

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