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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,871.66, 684,558.44 and 323,512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,871.66, 684,558.44 and 323,512.52 is: 484,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,871.66 : 684,558.44 = 323,512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,871.66/684,558.44 = 323,512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,871.66x = 684,558.44 × 323,512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,871.66x = 221,463,226,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,463,226,011.67/456,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,738.37

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