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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,041.12, 679,557.36 and 120,617.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,041.12, 679,557.36 and 120,617.12 is: 180,924.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,041.12 : 679,557.36 = 120,617.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,041.12/679,557.36 = 120,617.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,041.12x = 679,557.36 × 120,617.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,041.12x = 81,966,251,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,966,251,638.00/453,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,924.53

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