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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,224.29, 682,910.61 and 170,936.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,224.29, 682,910.61 and 170,936.85 is: 256,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,224.29 : 682,910.61 = 170,936.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,224.29/682,910.61 = 170,936.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,224.29x = 682,910.61 × 170,936.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,224.29x = 116,734,588,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,734,588,504.98/455,224.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,433.13

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