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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,615.70, 687,693.15 and 209,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,615.70, 687,693.15 and 209,015.70 is: 313,418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,615.70 : 687,693.15 = 209,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,615.70/687,693.15 = 209,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,615.70x = 687,693.15 × 209,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,615.70x = 143,738,665,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,738,665,132.46/458,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,418.54

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