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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,754.51, 684,820.36 and 231,680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,754.51, 684,820.36 and 231,680.94 is: 347,363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,754.51 : 684,820.36 = 231,680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,754.51/684,820.36 = 231,680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,754.51x = 684,820.36 × 231,680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,754.51x = 158,659,824,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,659,824,735.94/456,754.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,363.46

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