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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,986.56, 680,978.04 and 138,442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,986.56, 680,978.04 and 138,442.56 is: 207,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,986.56 : 680,978.04 = 138,442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,986.56/680,978.04 = 138,442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,986.56x = 680,978.04 × 138,442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,986.56x = 94,276,343,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,276,343,161.38/453,986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,663.29

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