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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,112.36, 679,624.59 and 137,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,112.36, 679,624.59 and 137,572 is: 206,344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,112.36 : 679,624.59 = 137,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,112.36/679,624.59 = 137,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,112.36x = 679,624.59 × 137,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,112.36x = 93,497,314,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,497,314,095.48/453,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,344.66

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