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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,245.40, 684,303.30 and 156,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,245.40, 684,303.30 and 156,739.80 is: 235,087.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,245.40 : 684,303.30 = 156,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,245.40/684,303.30 = 156,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,245.40x = 684,303.30 × 156,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,245.40x = 107,257,562,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,257,562,381.34/456,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,087.44

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