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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,462.10, 684,693.15 and 297,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,462.10, 684,693.15 and 297,831.70 is: 446,747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,462.10 : 684,693.15 = 297,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,462.10/684,693.15 = 297,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,462.10x = 684,693.15 × 297,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,462.10x = 203,923,324,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,923,324,842.86/456,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,747.55

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