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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,180.70, 682,552.77 and 215,094.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,180.70, 682,552.77 and 215,094.75 is: 322,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,180.70 : 682,552.77 = 215,094.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,180.70/682,552.77 = 215,094.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,180.70x = 682,552.77 × 215,094.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,180.70x = 146,813,517,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,813,517,424.96/455,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,538.98

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