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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,580.70, 687,640.65 and 208,980.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,580.70, 687,640.65 and 208,980.70 is: 313,366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,580.70 : 687,640.65 = 208,980.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,580.70/687,640.65 = 208,980.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,580.70x = 687,640.65 × 208,980.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,580.70x = 143,703,624,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,703,624,385.46/458,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,366.05

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