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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,121.93, 682,902.95 and 295,884.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,121.93, 682,902.95 and 295,884.29 is: 442,027.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,121.93 : 682,902.95 = 295,884.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,121.93/682,902.95 = 295,884.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,121.93x = 682,902.95 × 295,884.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,121.93x = 202,060,256,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,060,256,946.62/457,121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,027.04

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