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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,267.80, 682,901.70 and 155,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,267.80, 682,901.70 and 155,648.80 is: 233,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,267.80 : 682,901.70 = 155,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,267.80/682,901.70 = 155,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,267.80x = 682,901.70 × 155,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,267.80x = 106,292,830,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,292,830,122.96/455,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,473.20

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