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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,248, 679,886.40 and 137,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,248, 679,886.40 and 137,707.64 is: 206,565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,248 : 679,886.40 = 137,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,248/679,886.40 = 137,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,248x = 679,886.40 × 137,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,248x = 93,625,551,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,625,551,612.10/453,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,565.84

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