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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,687.20, 1,021,030.80 and 456,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,687.20, 1,021,030.80 and 456,738.40 is: 685,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,687.20 : 1,021,030.80 = 456,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,687.20/1,021,030.80 = 456,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,687.20x = 1,021,030.80 × 456,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,687.20x = 466,343,973,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,343,973,942.72/680,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,107.60

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