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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,193.80, 684,290.70 and 279,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,193.80, 684,290.70 and 279,046.80 is: 418,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,193.80 : 684,290.70 = 279,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,193.80/684,290.70 = 279,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,193.80x = 684,290.70 × 279,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,193.80x = 190,949,130,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,949,130,104.76/456,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,570.20

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