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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,152.80, 684,562.80 and 363,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,152.80, 684,562.80 and 363,840.80 is: 544,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,152.80 : 684,562.80 = 363,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,152.80/684,562.80 = 363,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,152.80x = 684,562.80 × 363,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,152.80x = 249,071,876,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,071,876,802.24/457,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,832.88

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