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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,721.72, 679,007.25 and 137,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,721.72, 679,007.25 and 137,103.60 is: 205,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,721.72 : 679,007.25 = 137,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,721.72/679,007.25 = 137,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,721.72x = 679,007.25 × 137,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,721.72x = 93,094,338,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,094,338,401.10/452,721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,632.59

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