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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,655.40, 1,134,357.90 and 456,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,655.40, 1,134,357.90 and 456,473.80 is: 685,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,655.40 : 1,134,357.90 = 456,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,655.40/1,134,357.90 = 456,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,655.40x = 1,134,357.90 × 456,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,655.40x = 517,804,661,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,804,661,173.02/755,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,239.15

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