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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,659.22, 684,786.33 and 243,387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,659.22, 684,786.33 and 243,387.39 is: 364,973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,659.22 : 684,786.33 = 243,387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,659.22/684,786.33 = 243,387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,659.22x = 684,786.33 × 243,387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,659.22x = 166,668,357,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,668,357,566.38/456,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,973.16

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