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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,038.65, 682,493.18 and 155,533.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,038.65, 682,493.18 and 155,533.05 is: 233,277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,038.65 : 682,493.18 = 155,533.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,038.65/682,493.18 = 155,533.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,038.65x = 682,493.18 × 155,533.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,038.65x = 106,150,245,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,150,245,111.93/455,038.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,277.43

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