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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,068.02, 684,224.20 and 246,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,068.02, 684,224.20 and 246,066.26 is: 368,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,068.02 : 684,224.20 = 246,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,068.02/684,224.20 = 246,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,068.02x = 684,224.20 × 246,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,068.02x = 168,364,489,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,364,489,895.49/457,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,357.62

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