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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,395.53, 680,131.36 and 137,855.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,395.53, 680,131.36 and 137,855.17 is: 206,794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,395.53 : 680,131.36 = 137,855.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,395.53/680,131.36 = 137,855.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,395.53x = 680,131.36 × 137,855.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,395.53x = 93,759,620,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,759,620,854.47/453,395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,794.32

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