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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,023.40, 684,035.10 and 442,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,023.40, 684,035.10 and 442,901.40 is: 664,352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,023.40 : 684,035.10 = 442,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,023.40/684,035.10 = 442,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,023.40x = 684,035.10 × 442,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,023.40x = 302,960,103,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,960,103,439.14/456,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,352.10

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