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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,871.40, 679,134.30 and 137,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,871.40, 679,134.30 and 137,223.40 is: 205,782.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,871.40 : 679,134.30 = 137,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,871.40/679,134.30 = 137,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,871.40x = 679,134.30 × 137,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,871.40x = 93,193,117,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,193,117,702.62/452,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,782.74

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