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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,149.04, 682,512.24 and 265,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,149.04, 682,512.24 and 265,664.12 is: 398,372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,149.04 : 682,512.24 = 265,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,149.04/682,512.24 = 265,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,149.04x = 682,512.24 × 265,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,149.04x = 181,319,013,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,319,013,628.83/455,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,372.84

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