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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,498.15, 683,247.23 and 366,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,498.15, 683,247.23 and 366,924.65 is: 550,386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,498.15 : 683,247.23 = 366,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,498.15/683,247.23 = 366,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,498.15x = 683,247.23 × 366,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,498.15x = 250,700,250,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,700,250,731.22/455,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,386.98

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