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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,013.23, 679,523.93 and 137,470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,013.23, 679,523.93 and 137,470.13 is: 206,206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,013.23 : 679,523.93 = 137,470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,013.23/679,523.93 = 137,470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,013.23x = 679,523.93 × 137,470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,013.23x = 93,414,242,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,414,242,995.21/453,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,206.43

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