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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,026.36, 684,067.75 and 152,447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,026.36, 684,067.75 and 152,447.84 is: 228,681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,026.36 : 684,067.75 = 152,447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,026.36/684,067.75 = 152,447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,026.36x = 684,067.75 × 152,447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,026.36x = 104,284,650,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,284,650,901.16/456,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,681.19

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