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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,271.42, 678,505.55 and 136,720.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,271.42, 678,505.55 and 136,720.13 is: 205,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,271.42 : 678,505.55 = 136,720.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,271.42/678,505.55 = 136,720.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,271.42x = 678,505.55 × 136,720.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,271.42x = 92,765,367,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,765,367,001.72/452,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,109.95

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