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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,967.92, 682,551.72 and 139,448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,967.92, 682,551.72 and 139,448.56 is: 209,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,967.92 : 682,551.72 = 139,448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,967.92/682,551.72 = 139,448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,967.92x = 682,551.72 × 139,448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,967.92x = 95,180,854,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,180,854,479.52/454,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,203.44

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