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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,329.70, 684,494.55 and 386,345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,329.70, 684,494.55 and 386,345.70 is: 579,518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,329.70 : 684,494.55 = 386,345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,329.70/684,494.55 = 386,345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,329.70x = 684,494.55 × 386,345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,329.70x = 264,451,526,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,451,526,065.94/456,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,518.55

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