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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,952.70, 682,429.05 and 139,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,952.70, 682,429.05 and 139,368.60 is: 209,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,952.70 : 682,429.05 = 139,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,952.70/682,429.05 = 139,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,952.70x = 682,429.05 × 139,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,952.70x = 95,109,181,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,109,181,297.83/454,952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,052.90

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