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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,196.62, 682,775.48 and 155,703.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,196.62, 682,775.48 and 155,703.98 is: 233,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,196.62 : 682,775.48 = 155,703.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,196.62/682,775.48 = 155,703.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,196.62x = 682,775.48 × 155,703.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,196.62x = 106,310,859,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,310,859,682.41/455,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,549.32

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