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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,444.60, 684,666.90 and 297,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,444.60, 684,666.90 and 297,814.20 is: 446,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,444.60 : 684,666.90 = 297,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,444.60/684,666.90 = 297,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,444.60x = 684,666.90 × 297,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,444.60x = 203,903,525,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,903,525,089.98/456,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,721.30

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