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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,756.34, 679,192.86 and 137,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,756.34, 679,192.86 and 137,157.66 is: 205,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,756.34 : 679,192.86 = 137,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,756.34/679,192.86 = 137,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,756.34x = 679,192.86 × 137,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,756.34x = 93,156,503,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,156,503,366.31/452,756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,754.17

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