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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,416.40, 1,133,999.40 and 456,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,416.40, 1,133,999.40 and 456,234.80 is: 684,880.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,416.40 : 1,133,999.40 = 456,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,416.40/1,133,999.40 = 456,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,416.40x = 1,133,999.40 × 456,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,416.40x = 517,369,989,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,369,989,459.12/755,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,880.54

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