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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,066.54, 684,211.31 and 321,393.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,066.54, 684,211.31 and 321,393.31 is: 482,168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,066.54 : 684,211.31 = 321,393.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,066.54/684,211.31 = 321,393.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,066.54x = 684,211.31 × 321,393.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,066.54x = 219,900,936,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,900,936,753.29/456,066.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,168.54

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