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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,033.80, 680,564.70 and 154,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,033.80, 680,564.70 and 154,236.60 is: 231,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,033.80 : 680,564.70 = 154,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,033.80/680,564.70 = 154,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,033.80x = 680,564.70 × 154,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,033.80x = 104,967,985,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,967,985,408.02/454,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,189.80

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