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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,170.12, 682,755.34 and 155,653.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,170.12, 682,755.34 and 155,653.48 is: 233,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,170.12 : 682,755.34 = 155,653.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,170.12/682,755.34 = 155,653.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,170.12x = 682,755.34 × 155,653.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,170.12x = 106,273,244,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,273,244,659.58/455,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,480.27

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