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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,066.79, 684,211.69 and 321,393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,066.79, 684,211.69 and 321,393.56 is: 482,168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,066.79 : 684,211.69 = 321,393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,066.79/684,211.69 = 321,393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,066.79x = 684,211.69 × 321,393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,066.79x = 219,901,230,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,901,230,842.72/456,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,168.92

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