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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,462.62, 677,120.12 and 135,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,462.62, 677,120.12 and 135,845.72 is: 203,746.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,462.62 : 677,120.12 = 135,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,462.62/677,120.12 = 135,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,462.62x = 677,120.12 × 135,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,462.62x = 91,983,869,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,983,869,211.68/451,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,746.37

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