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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,442.60, 684,663.90 and 297,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,442.60, 684,663.90 and 297,812.20 is: 446,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,442.60 : 684,663.90 = 297,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,442.60/684,663.90 = 297,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,442.60x = 684,663.90 × 297,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,442.60x = 203,901,262,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,901,262,319.58/456,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,718.30

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