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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,155.14, 682,161.82 and 241,395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,155.14, 682,161.82 and 241,395.46 is: 361,790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,155.14 : 682,161.82 = 241,395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,155.14/682,161.82 = 241,395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,155.14x = 682,161.82 × 241,395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,155.14x = 164,670,766,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,670,766,333.34/455,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,790.41

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