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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,129.88, 682,634.88 and 135,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,129.88, 682,634.88 and 135,274.92 is: 202,894.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,129.88 : 682,634.88 = 135,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,129.88/682,634.88 = 135,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,129.88x = 682,634.88 × 135,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,129.88x = 92,343,378,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,343,378,781.21/455,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,894.56

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