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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,096.12, 684,227.55 and 152,461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,096.12, 684,227.55 and 152,461.55 is: 228,720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,096.12 : 684,227.55 = 152,461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,096.12/684,227.55 = 152,461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,096.12x = 684,227.55 × 152,461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,096.12x = 104,318,389,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,318,389,404.57/456,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,720.19

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