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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,913.68, 679,369.72 and 120,489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,913.68, 679,369.72 and 120,489.68 is: 180,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,913.68 : 679,369.72 = 120,489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,913.68/679,369.72 = 120,489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,913.68x = 679,369.72 × 120,489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,913.68x = 81,857,040,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,857,040,164.49/452,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,734.31

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