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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,475.30, 684,712.95 and 344,938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,475.30, 684,712.95 and 344,938.30 is: 517,407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,475.30 : 684,712.95 = 344,938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,475.30/684,712.95 = 344,938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,475.30x = 684,712.95 × 344,938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,475.30x = 236,183,720,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,183,720,960.99/456,475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,407.45

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