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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,194.62, 682,772.49 and 155,701.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,194.62, 682,772.49 and 155,701.98 is: 233,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,194.62 : 682,772.49 = 155,701.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,194.62/682,772.49 = 155,701.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,194.62x = 682,772.49 × 155,701.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,194.62x = 106,309,028,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,309,028,582.53/455,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,546.32

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