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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,759.40, 682,139.10 and 188,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,759.40, 682,139.10 and 188,431.40 is: 282,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,759.40 : 682,139.10 = 188,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,759.40/682,139.10 = 188,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,759.40x = 682,139.10 × 188,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,759.40x = 128,536,425,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,536,425,607.74/454,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,647.10

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