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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,768.78, 679,251.19 and 137,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,768.78, 679,251.19 and 137,249.48 is: 205,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,768.78 : 679,251.19 = 137,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,768.78/679,251.19 = 137,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,768.78x = 679,251.19 × 137,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,768.78x = 93,226,873,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,226,873,971.89/452,768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,903.94

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