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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,804.80, 682,207.20 and 139,220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,804.80, 682,207.20 and 139,220.70 is: 208,831.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,804.80 : 682,207.20 = 139,220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,804.80/682,207.20 = 139,220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,804.80x = 682,207.20 × 139,220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,804.80x = 94,977,363,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,977,363,929.04/454,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,831.05

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