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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,702.80, 679,054.20 and 137,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,702.80, 679,054.20 and 137,175.40 is: 205,763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,702.80 : 679,054.20 = 137,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,702.80/679,054.20 = 137,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,702.80x = 679,054.20 × 137,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,702.80x = 93,149,531,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,149,531,506.68/452,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,763.10

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