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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,171,891.40, 686,502,009.90 and 390,147,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,171,891.40, 686,502,009.90 and 390,147,443.40 is: 584,577,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,171,891.40 : 686,502,009.90 = 390,147,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,171,891.40/686,502,009.90 = 390,147,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,171,891.40x = 686,502,009.90 × 390,147,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,171,891.40x = 267,837,004,051,446,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,837,004,051,446,464/458,171,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,577,555.02

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