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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,984.49, 682,493.14 and 170,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,984.49, 682,493.14 and 170,646.24 is: 255,975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,984.49 : 682,493.14 = 170,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,984.49/682,493.14 = 170,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,984.49x = 682,493.14 × 170,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,984.49x = 116,464,890,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,464,890,939.45/454,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,975.52

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