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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,280.60, 682,920.90 and 159,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,280.60, 682,920.90 and 159,792.60 is: 239,688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,280.60 : 682,920.90 = 159,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,280.60/682,920.90 = 159,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,280.60x = 682,920.90 × 159,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,280.60x = 109,125,706,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,125,706,205.34/455,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,688.90

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