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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,423.10, 687,634.65 and 332,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,423.10, 687,634.65 and 332,451.90 is: 498,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,423.10 : 687,634.65 = 332,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,423.10/687,634.65 = 332,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,423.10x = 687,634.65 × 332,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,423.10x = 228,605,445,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,605,445,898.34/458,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,677.85

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