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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,864.48, 688,310.30 and 219,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,864.48, 688,310.30 and 219,003.66 is: 328,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,864.48 : 688,310.30 = 219,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,864.48/688,310.30 = 219,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,864.48x = 688,310.30 × 219,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,864.48x = 150,742,471,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,742,471,650.15/458,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,511.97

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