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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,774.79, 679,260.18 and 137,255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,774.79, 679,260.18 and 137,255.49 is: 205,912.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,774.79 : 679,260.18 = 137,255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,774.79/679,260.18 = 137,255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,774.79x = 679,260.18 × 137,255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,774.79x = 93,232,188,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,232,188,843.39/452,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,912.94

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