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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,979.40, 679,296.30 and 137,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,979.40, 679,296.30 and 137,331.40 is: 205,944.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,979.40 : 679,296.30 = 137,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,979.40/679,296.30 = 137,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,979.40x = 679,296.30 × 137,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,979.40x = 93,288,711,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,288,711,893.82/452,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,944.71

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