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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,200.62, 685,550.92 and 363,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,200.62, 685,550.92 and 363,035.69 is: 544,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,200.62 : 685,550.92 = 363,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,200.62/685,550.92 = 363,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,200.62x = 685,550.92 × 363,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,200.62x = 248,879,451,272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,879,451,272.34/457,200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,355.02

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