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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,263.80, 682,895.70 and 155,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,263.80, 682,895.70 and 155,644.80 is: 233,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,263.80 : 682,895.70 = 155,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,263.80/682,895.70 = 155,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,263.80x = 682,895.70 × 155,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,263.80x = 106,289,164,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,289,164,647.36/455,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,467.20

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