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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,443.80, 684,665.70 and 203,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,443.80, 684,665.70 and 203,723.80 is: 305,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,443.80 : 684,665.70 = 203,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,443.80/684,665.70 = 203,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,443.80x = 684,665.70 × 203,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,443.80x = 139,482,698,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,482,698,133.66/456,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,585.70

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