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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,863.36, 684,050.88 and 355,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,863.36, 684,050.88 and 355,308.80 is: 531,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,863.36 : 684,050.88 = 355,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,863.36/684,050.88 = 355,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,863.36x = 684,050.88 × 355,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,863.36x = 243,049,297,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,049,297,311.74/456,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,995.60

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