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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,178.69, 682,549.78 and 215,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,178.69, 682,549.78 and 215,092.76 is: 322,536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,178.69 : 682,549.78 = 215,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,178.69/682,549.78 = 215,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,178.69x = 682,549.78 × 215,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,178.69x = 146,811,513,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,811,513,773.49/455,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,536.00

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