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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,306.40, 681,459.60 and 155,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,306.40, 681,459.60 and 155,124.80 is: 232,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,306.40 : 681,459.60 = 155,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,306.40/681,459.60 = 155,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,306.40x = 681,459.60 × 155,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,306.40x = 105,711,284,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,711,284,158.08/454,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,687.20

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