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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,063.96, 684,107.70 and 216,121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,063.96, 684,107.70 and 216,121.56 is: 324,187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,063.96 : 684,107.70 = 216,121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,063.96/684,107.70 = 216,121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,063.96x = 684,107.70 × 216,121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,063.96x = 147,850,423,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,850,423,332.01/456,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,187.91

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