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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,870.67, 684,556.93 and 323,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,870.67, 684,556.93 and 323,511.52 is: 484,736.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,870.67 : 684,556.93 = 323,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,870.67/684,556.93 = 323,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,870.67x = 684,556.93 × 323,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,870.67x = 221,462,052,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,462,052,950.83/456,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,736.86

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