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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,010.40, 684,015.60 and 385,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,010.40, 684,015.60 and 385,151.60 is: 577,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,010.40 : 684,015.60 = 385,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,010.40/684,015.60 = 385,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,010.40x = 684,015.60 × 385,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,010.40x = 263,449,702,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,449,702,764.96/456,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,727.40

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