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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,107.40, 684,161.10 and 288,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,107.40, 684,161.10 and 288,145.80 is: 432,218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,107.40 : 684,161.10 = 288,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,107.40/684,161.10 = 288,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,107.40x = 684,161.10 × 288,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,107.40x = 197,138,147,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,138,147,488.38/456,107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,218.70

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