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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,050.40, 684,010.80 and 156,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,050.40, 684,010.80 and 156,544.80 is: 234,794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,050.40 : 684,010.80 = 156,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,050.40/684,010.80 = 156,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,050.40x = 684,010.80 × 156,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,050.40x = 107,078,333,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,078,333,883.84/456,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,794.96

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