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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,933.06, 684,992.73 and 216,898.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,933.06, 684,992.73 and 216,898.89 is: 325,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,933.06 : 684,992.73 = 216,898.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,933.06/684,992.73 = 216,898.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,933.06x = 684,992.73 × 216,898.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,933.06x = 148,574,162,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,574,162,795.07/456,933.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,155.20

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