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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,165.02, 684,284.01 and 156,525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,165.02, 684,284.01 and 156,525.02 is: 234,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,165.02 : 684,284.01 = 156,525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,165.02/684,284.01 = 156,525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,165.02x = 684,284.01 × 156,525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,165.02x = 107,107,568,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,107,568,350.93/456,165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,800.05

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