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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,929.60, 687,033.60 and 341,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,929.60, 687,033.60 and 341,123.20 is: 510,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,929.60 : 687,033.60 = 341,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,929.60/687,033.60 = 341,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,929.60x = 687,033.60 × 341,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,929.60x = 234,363,100,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,363,100,139.52/458,929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,673.31

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