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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,811.80, 682,217.70 and 139,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,811.80, 682,217.70 and 139,227.70 is: 208,841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,811.80 : 682,217.70 = 139,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,811.80/682,217.70 = 139,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,811.80x = 682,217.70 × 139,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,811.80x = 94,983,601,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,983,601,270.29/454,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,841.55

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