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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,271.80, 682,907.70 and 155,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,271.80, 682,907.70 and 155,652.80 is: 233,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,271.80 : 682,907.70 = 155,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,271.80/682,907.70 = 155,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,271.80x = 682,907.70 × 155,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,271.80x = 106,296,495,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,296,495,646.56/455,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,479.20

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