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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,183.40, 682,775.10 and 218,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,183.40, 682,775.10 and 218,404.20 is: 327,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,183.40 : 682,775.10 = 218,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,183.40/682,775.10 = 218,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,183.40x = 682,775.10 × 218,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,183.40x = 149,120,949,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,120,949,495.42/455,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,606.30

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