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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,663.89, 681,995.72 and 155,144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,663.89, 681,995.72 and 155,144.45 is: 232,716.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,663.89 : 681,995.72 = 155,144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,663.89/681,995.72 = 155,144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,663.89x = 681,995.72 × 155,144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,663.89x = 105,807,852,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,807,852,974.60/454,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,716.64

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