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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,872.10, 680,808.15 and 121,448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,872.10, 680,808.15 and 121,448.10 is: 182,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,872.10 : 680,808.15 = 121,448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,872.10/680,808.15 = 121,448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,872.10x = 680,808.15 × 121,448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,872.10x = 82,682,856,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,682,856,282.02/453,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,172.15

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