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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,021.21, 679,535.96 and 137,478.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,021.21, 679,535.96 and 137,478.15 is: 206,218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,021.21 : 679,535.96 = 137,478.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,021.21/679,535.96 = 137,478.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,021.21x = 679,535.96 × 137,478.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,021.21x = 93,421,345,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,421,345,951.88/453,021.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,218.48

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