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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,757.80, 685,136.70 and 220,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,757.80, 685,136.70 and 220,124.40 is: 330,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,757.80 : 685,136.70 = 220,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,757.80/685,136.70 = 220,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,757.80x = 685,136.70 × 220,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,757.80x = 150,815,305,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,815,305,005.48/456,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,186.60

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