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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,040.97, 679,565.48 and 137,497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,040.97, 679,565.48 and 137,497.82 is: 206,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,040.97 : 679,565.48 = 137,497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,040.97/679,565.48 = 137,497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,040.97x = 679,565.48 × 137,497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,040.97x = 93,438,767,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,438,767,961.94/453,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,247.94

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