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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,196.80, 684,295.20 and 203,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,196.80, 684,295.20 and 203,476.80 is: 305,215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,196.80 : 684,295.20 = 203,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,196.80/684,295.20 = 203,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,196.80x = 684,295.20 × 203,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,196.80x = 139,238,197,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,238,197,551.36/456,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,215.20

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