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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,902.40, 679,180.80 and 137,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,902.40, 679,180.80 and 137,254.40 is: 205,829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,902.40 : 679,180.80 = 137,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,902.40/679,180.80 = 137,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,902.40x = 679,180.80 × 137,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,902.40x = 93,220,553,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,220,553,195.52/452,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,829.23

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