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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,003.10, 684,004.65 and 267,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,003.10, 684,004.65 and 267,046.30 is: 400,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,003.10 : 684,004.65 = 267,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,003.10/684,004.65 = 267,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,003.10x = 684,004.65 × 267,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,003.10x = 182,660,910,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,660,910,965.30/456,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,569.45

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