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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,872.66, 684,559.94 and 323,513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,872.66, 684,559.94 and 323,513.52 is: 484,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,872.66 : 684,559.94 = 323,513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,872.66/684,559.94 = 323,513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,872.66x = 684,559.94 × 323,513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,872.66x = 221,464,395,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,464,395,840.39/456,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,739.87

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