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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,146.02, 682,507.74 and 265,661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,146.02, 682,507.74 and 265,661.10 is: 398,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,146.02 : 682,507.74 = 265,661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,146.02/682,507.74 = 265,661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,146.02x = 682,507.74 × 265,661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,146.02x = 181,315,756,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,315,756,966.91/455,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,368.32

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