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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,199.36, 676,765.21 and 131,353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,199.36, 676,765.21 and 131,353.68 is: 197,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,199.36 : 676,765.21 = 131,353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,199.36/676,765.21 = 131,353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,199.36x = 676,765.21 × 131,353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,199.36x = 88,895,602,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,895,602,451.79/451,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,020.68

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