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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,562.40, 684,843.60 and 207,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,562.40, 684,843.60 and 207,244.40 is: 310,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,562.40 : 684,843.60 = 207,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,562.40/684,843.60 = 207,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,562.40x = 684,843.60 × 207,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,562.40x = 141,930,000,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,930,000,975.84/456,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,866.60

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