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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,663.47, 681,995.09 and 155,144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,663.47, 681,995.09 and 155,144.02 is: 232,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,663.47 : 681,995.09 = 155,144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,663.47/681,995.09 = 155,144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,663.47x = 681,995.09 × 155,144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,663.47x = 105,807,459,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,807,459,882.86/454,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,715.99

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