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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,087.15, 680,790.60 and 402,219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,087.15, 680,790.60 and 402,219.99 is: 600,384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,087.15 : 680,790.60 = 402,219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,087.15/680,790.60 = 402,219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,087.15x = 680,790.60 × 402,219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,087.15x = 273,827,588,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,827,588,324.09/456,087.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,384.35

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