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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,975.65, 682,480.89 and 118,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,975.65, 682,480.89 and 118,007.48 is: 177,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,975.65 : 682,480.89 = 118,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,975.65/682,480.89 = 118,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,975.65x = 682,480.89 × 118,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,975.65x = 80,537,851,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,537,851,683.26/454,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,015.74

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