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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,296.95, 682,719.44 and 155,692.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,296.95, 682,719.44 and 155,692.53 is: 233,461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,296.95 : 682,719.44 = 155,692.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,296.95/682,719.44 = 155,692.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,296.95x = 682,719.44 × 155,692.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,296.95x = 106,294,316,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,294,316,115.32/455,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,461.52

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