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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,729.30, 684,109.80 and 377,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,729.30, 684,109.80 and 377,997.30 is: 566,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,729.30 : 684,109.80 = 377,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,729.30/684,109.80 = 377,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,729.30x = 684,109.80 × 377,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,729.30x = 258,591,657,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,591,657,303.54/456,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,181.45

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