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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,003.70, 684,005.55 and 403,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,003.70, 684,005.55 and 403,515.70 is: 605,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,003.70 : 684,005.55 = 403,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,003.70/684,005.55 = 403,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,003.70x = 684,005.55 × 403,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,003.70x = 276,006,978,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,006,978,312.14/456,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,273.55

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