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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,220.40, 684,265.80 and 156,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,220.40, 684,265.80 and 156,714.80 is: 235,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,220.40 : 684,265.80 = 156,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,220.40/684,265.80 = 156,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,220.40x = 684,265.80 × 156,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,220.40x = 107,234,577,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,234,577,993.84/456,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,049.94

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