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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,007.80, 684,011.70 and 203,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,007.80, 684,011.70 and 203,287.80 is: 304,931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,007.80 : 684,011.70 = 203,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,007.80/684,011.70 = 203,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,007.80x = 684,011.70 × 203,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,007.80x = 139,051,233,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,051,233,667.26/456,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,931.70

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