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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,734.68, 679,101.30 and 120,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,734.68, 679,101.30 and 120,310.68 is: 180,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,734.68 : 679,101.30 = 120,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,734.68/679,101.30 = 120,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,734.68x = 679,101.30 × 120,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,734.68x = 81,703,139,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,703,139,191.88/452,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,465.83

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