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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,475.80, 684,713.70 and 344,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,475.80, 684,713.70 and 344,938.80 is: 517,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,475.80 : 684,713.70 = 344,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,475.80/684,713.70 = 344,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,475.80x = 684,713.70 × 344,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,475.80x = 236,184,322,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,184,322,021.56/456,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,408.20

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