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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,273.80, 682,910.70 and 155,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,273.80, 682,910.70 and 155,654.80 is: 233,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,273.80 : 682,910.70 = 155,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,273.80/682,910.70 = 155,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,273.80x = 682,910.70 × 155,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,273.80x = 106,298,328,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,298,328,426.36/455,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,482.20

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