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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,516.36, 681,774.52 and 138,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,516.36, 681,774.52 and 138,973.24 is: 208,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,516.36 : 681,774.52 = 138,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,516.36/681,774.52 = 138,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,516.36x = 681,774.52 × 138,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,516.36x = 94,748,413,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,748,413,993.84/454,516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,459.85

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