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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,962.84, 682,460.66 and 170,624.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,962.84, 682,460.66 and 170,624.59 is: 255,943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,962.84 : 682,460.66 = 170,624.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,962.84/682,460.66 = 170,624.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,962.84x = 682,460.66 × 170,624.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,962.84x = 116,444,569,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,444,569,024.04/454,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,943.03

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