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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,611.79, 684,922.31 and 203,905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,611.79, 684,922.31 and 203,905.16 is: 305,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,611.79 : 684,922.31 = 203,905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,611.79/684,922.31 = 203,905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,611.79x = 684,922.31 × 203,905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,611.79x = 139,659,190,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,659,190,293.27/456,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,859.80

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