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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,329.70, 687,494.55 and 418,931.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,329.70, 687,494.55 and 418,931.30 is: 628,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,329.70 : 687,494.55 = 418,931.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,329.70/687,494.55 = 418,931.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,329.70x = 687,494.55 × 418,931.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,329.70x = 288,012,985,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,012,985,574.42/458,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,396.95

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