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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,404.28, 687,747.18 and 218,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,404.28, 687,747.18 and 218,823.90 is: 328,303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,404.28 : 687,747.18 = 218,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,404.28/687,747.18 = 218,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,404.28x = 687,747.18 × 218,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,404.28x = 150,495,520,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,495,520,141.60/458,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,303.04

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