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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,002.10, 684,003.15 and 232,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,002.10, 684,003.15 and 232,053.30 is: 348,079.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,002.10 : 684,003.15 = 232,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,002.10/684,003.15 = 232,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,002.10x = 684,003.15 × 232,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,002.10x = 158,725,188,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,725,188,167.90/456,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,079.95

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