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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,662.20, 687,762.90 and 209,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,662.20, 687,762.90 and 209,062.20 is: 313,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,662.20 : 687,762.90 = 209,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,662.20/687,762.90 = 209,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,662.20x = 687,762.90 × 209,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,662.20x = 143,785,224,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,785,224,952.38/458,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,488.28

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