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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,495.60, 684,743.40 and 426,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,495.60, 684,743.40 and 426,752.40 is: 640,128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,495.60 : 684,743.40 = 426,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,495.60/684,743.40 = 426,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,495.60x = 684,743.40 × 426,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,495.60x = 292,215,889,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,215,889,334.16/456,495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,128.60

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