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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,043.20, 684,064.80 and 288,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,043.20, 684,064.80 and 288,081.60 is: 432,122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,043.20 : 684,064.80 = 288,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,043.20/684,064.80 = 288,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,043.20x = 684,064.80 × 288,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,043.20x = 197,066,482,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,066,482,087.68/456,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,122.40

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