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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,340.30, 687,510.45 and 432,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,340.30, 687,510.45 and 432,096.30 is: 648,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,340.30 : 687,510.45 = 432,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,340.30/687,510.45 = 432,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,340.30x = 687,510.45 × 432,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,340.30x = 297,070,721,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,070,721,656.34/458,340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,144.45

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