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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,991.07, 679,486.74 and 133,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,991.07, 679,486.74 and 133,143 is: 199,714.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,991.07 : 679,486.74 = 133,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,991.07/679,486.74 = 133,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,991.07x = 679,486.74 × 133,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,991.07x = 90,468,903,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,468,903,023.82/452,991.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,714.54

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