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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,615.48, 684,927.84 and 203,908.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,615.48, 684,927.84 and 203,908.84 is: 305,865.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,615.48 : 684,927.84 = 203,908.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,615.48/684,927.84 = 203,908.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,615.48x = 684,927.84 × 203,908.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,615.48x = 139,662,843,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,662,843,050.43/456,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,865.33

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