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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,615.20, 687,692.40 and 209,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,615.20, 687,692.40 and 209,015.20 is: 313,417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,615.20 : 687,692.40 = 209,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,615.20/687,692.40 = 209,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,615.20x = 687,692.40 × 209,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,615.20x = 143,738,164,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,738,164,524.48/458,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,417.79

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