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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,413.60, 684,620.40 and 207,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,413.60, 684,620.40 and 207,581.60 is: 311,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,413.60 : 684,620.40 = 207,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,413.60/684,620.40 = 207,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,413.60x = 684,620.40 × 207,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,413.60x = 142,114,598,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,114,598,024.64/456,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,372.40

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