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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,187.40, 684,183.90 and 203,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,187.40, 684,183.90 and 203,467.40 is: 305,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,187.40 : 684,183.90 = 203,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,187.40/684,183.90 = 203,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,187.40x = 684,183.90 × 203,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,187.40x = 139,209,119,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,209,119,254.86/456,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,157.75

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