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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,759.80, 685,139.70 and 220,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,759.80, 685,139.70 and 220,126.40 is: 330,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,759.80 : 685,139.70 = 220,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,759.80/685,139.70 = 220,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,759.80x = 685,139.70 × 220,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,759.80x = 150,817,335,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,817,335,658.08/456,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,189.60

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