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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,498.70, 684,748.05 and 432,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,498.70, 684,748.05 and 432,004.30 is: 648,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,498.70 : 684,748.05 = 432,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,498.70/684,748.05 = 432,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,498.70x = 684,748.05 × 432,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,498.70x = 295,814,102,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,814,102,016.62/456,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,006.45

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