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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,831.70, 684,363.15 and 266,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,831.70, 684,363.15 and 266,486.10 is: 400,089.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,831.70 : 684,363.15 = 266,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,831.70/684,363.15 = 266,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,831.70x = 684,363.15 × 266,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,831.70x = 182,373,266,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,373,266,827.22/455,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,089.04

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