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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,313.68, 684,470.52 and 123,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,313.68, 684,470.52 and 123,889.68 is: 185,834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,313.68 : 684,470.52 = 123,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,313.68/684,470.52 = 123,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,313.68x = 684,470.52 × 123,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,313.68x = 84,798,833,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,798,833,692.23/456,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,834.52

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