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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,534.30, 680,399.85 and 137,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,534.30, 680,399.85 and 137,983 is: 207,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,534.30 : 680,399.85 = 137,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,534.30/680,399.85 = 137,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,534.30x = 680,399.85 × 137,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,534.30x = 93,883,612,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,883,612,502.55/453,534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,004.44

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