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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,053.80, 687,080.70 and 339,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,053.80, 687,080.70 and 339,955.80 is: 509,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,053.80 : 687,080.70 = 339,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,053.80/687,080.70 = 339,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,053.80x = 687,080.70 × 339,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,053.80x = 233,577,069,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,577,069,033.06/458,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,933.70

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