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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,039.12, 679,554.36 and 120,615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,039.12, 679,554.36 and 120,615.12 is: 180,921.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,039.12 : 679,554.36 = 120,615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,039.12/679,554.36 = 120,615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,039.12x = 679,554.36 × 120,615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,039.12x = 81,964,530,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,964,530,677.92/453,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,921.53

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