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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,367.72, 684,405.98 and 156,776.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,367.72, 684,405.98 and 156,776.06 is: 235,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,367.72 : 684,405.98 = 156,776.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,367.72/684,405.98 = 156,776.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,367.72x = 684,405.98 × 156,776.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,367.72x = 107,298,472,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,298,472,984.84/456,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,114.07

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