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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,342.55, 683,465.76 and 227,937.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,342.55, 683,465.76 and 227,937.10 is: 341,382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,342.55 : 683,465.76 = 227,937.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,342.55/683,465.76 = 227,937.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,342.55x = 683,465.76 × 227,937.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,342.55x = 155,787,203,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,787,203,283.70/456,342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,382.16

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