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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,484.80, 684,727.20 and 344,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,484.80, 684,727.20 and 344,947.80 is: 517,421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,484.80 : 684,727.20 = 344,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,484.80/684,727.20 = 344,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,484.80x = 684,727.20 × 344,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,484.80x = 236,195,141,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,195,141,240.16/456,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,421.70

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