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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,787.10, 679,203.90 and 115,830.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,787.10, 679,203.90 and 115,830.67 is: 173,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,787.10 : 679,203.90 = 115,830.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,787.10/679,203.90 = 115,830.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,787.10x = 679,203.90 × 115,830.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,787.10x = 78,672,642,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,672,642,803.61/452,787.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,751.95

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