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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,989.48, 680,982.39 and 138,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,989.48, 680,982.39 and 138,445.47 is: 207,667.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,989.48 : 680,982.39 = 138,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,989.48/680,982.39 = 138,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,989.48x = 680,982.39 × 138,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,989.48x = 94,278,927,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,278,927,045.27/453,989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,667.65

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