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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,171.22, 684,184.95 and 152,563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,171.22, 684,184.95 and 152,563.07 is: 228,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,171.22 : 684,184.95 = 152,563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,171.22/684,184.95 = 152,563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,171.22x = 684,184.95 × 152,563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,171.22x = 104,381,356,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,381,356,635.07/456,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,820.57

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