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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,058.60, 684,087.90 and 373,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,058.60, 684,087.90 and 373,114.60 is: 559,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,058.60 : 684,087.90 = 373,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,058.60/684,087.90 = 373,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,058.60x = 684,087.90 × 373,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,058.60x = 255,243,183,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,243,183,173.34/456,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,671.90

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