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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,707.62, 679,166.45 and 132,846.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,707.62, 679,166.45 and 132,846.57 is: 199,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,707.62 : 679,166.45 = 132,846.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,707.62/679,166.45 = 132,846.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,707.62x = 679,166.45 × 132,846.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,707.62x = 90,224,932,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,224,932,677.34/452,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,300.67

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