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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,529.76, 681,729.01 and 138,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,529.76, 681,729.01 and 138,901.92 is: 208,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,529.76 : 681,729.01 = 138,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,529.76/681,729.01 = 138,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,529.76x = 681,729.01 × 138,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,529.76x = 94,693,468,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,693,468,408.70/454,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,332.82

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