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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,987.80, 682,481.70 and 139,403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,987.80, 682,481.70 and 139,403.70 is: 209,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,987.80 : 682,481.70 = 139,403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,987.80/682,481.70 = 139,403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,987.80x = 682,481.70 × 139,403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,987.80x = 95,140,474,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,140,474,162.29/454,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,105.55

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