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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,966.16, 682,449.23 and 155,449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,966.16, 682,449.23 and 155,449.22 is: 233,173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,966.16 : 682,449.23 = 155,449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,966.16/682,449.23 = 155,449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,966.16x = 682,449.23 × 155,449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,966.16x = 106,086,196,303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,086,196,303.61/454,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,173.82

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