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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,745.91, 680,619.08 and 187,213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,745.91, 680,619.08 and 187,213.48 is: 280,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,745.91 : 680,619.08 = 187,213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,745.91/680,619.08 = 187,213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,745.91x = 680,619.08 × 187,213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,745.91x = 127,421,062,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,421,062,182.04/453,745.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,820.30

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