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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,910.80, 685,366.20 and 338,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,910.80, 685,366.20 and 338,812.80 is: 508,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,910.80 : 685,366.20 = 338,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,910.80/685,366.20 = 338,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,910.80x = 685,366.20 × 338,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,910.80x = 232,210,841,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,210,841,247.36/456,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,219.20

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