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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,881.36, 630,693.96 and 343,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,881.36, 630,693.96 and 343,731.92 is: 474,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,881.36 : 630,693.96 = 343,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,881.36/630,693.96 = 343,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,881.36x = 630,693.96 × 343,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,881.36x = 216,789,645,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,789,645,803.20/456,881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,498.78

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