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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,133.80, 687,200.70 and 205,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,133.80, 687,200.70 and 205,413.80 is: 308,120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,133.80 : 687,200.70 = 205,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,133.80/687,200.70 = 205,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,133.80x = 687,200.70 × 205,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,133.80x = 141,160,507,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,160,507,149.66/458,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,120.70

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