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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,967.80, 682,451.70 and 139,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,967.80, 682,451.70 and 139,383.70 is: 209,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,967.80 : 682,451.70 = 139,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,967.80/682,451.70 = 139,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,967.80x = 682,451.70 × 139,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,967.80x = 95,122,643,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,122,643,017.29/454,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,075.55

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