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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,758.68, 679,137.30 and 120,334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,758.68, 679,137.30 and 120,334.68 is: 180,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,758.68 : 679,137.30 = 120,334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,758.68/679,137.30 = 120,334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,758.68x = 679,137.30 × 120,334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,758.68x = 81,723,769,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,723,769,671.56/452,758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,501.83

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