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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,444.30, 682,418.69 and 155,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,444.30, 682,418.69 and 155,761.38 is: 233,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,444.30 : 682,418.69 = 155,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,444.30/682,418.69 = 155,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,444.30x = 682,418.69 × 155,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,444.30x = 106,294,476,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,294,476,113.39/455,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,386.34

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