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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,793.70, 688,190.55 and 458,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,793.70, 688,190.55 and 458,793.70 is: 688,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,793.70 : 688,190.55 = 458,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,793.70/688,190.55 = 458,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,793.70x = 688,190.55 × 458,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,793.70x = 315,737,488,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,737,488,739.54/458,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,190.55

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