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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,235.76, 682,964.40 and 151,629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,235.76, 682,964.40 and 151,629.16 is: 227,480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,235.76 : 682,964.40 = 151,629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,235.76/682,964.40 = 151,629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,235.76x = 682,964.40 × 151,629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,235.76x = 103,557,318,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,557,318,281.90/455,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,480.63

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