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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,119.70, 684,325.35 and 156,792.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,119.70, 684,325.35 and 156,792.30 is: 235,238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,119.70 : 684,325.35 = 156,792.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,119.70/684,325.35 = 156,792.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,119.70x = 684,325.35 × 156,792.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,119.70x = 107,296,945,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,296,945,574.81/456,119.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,238.57

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