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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,643.02, 684,950.40 and 216,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,643.02, 684,950.40 and 216,929.48 is: 325,387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,643.02 : 684,950.40 = 216,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,643.02/684,950.40 = 216,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,643.02x = 684,950.40 × 216,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,643.02x = 148,585,934,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,585,934,172.79/456,643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,387.51

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