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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,272.80, 682,909.20 and 155,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,272.80, 682,909.20 and 155,653.80 is: 233,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,272.80 : 682,909.20 = 155,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,272.80/682,909.20 = 155,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,272.80x = 682,909.20 × 155,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,272.80x = 106,297,412,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,297,412,034.96/455,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,480.70

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