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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,321.21, 682,862.80 and 135,386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,321.21, 682,862.80 and 135,386.91 is: 203,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,321.21 : 682,862.80 = 135,386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,321.21/682,862.80 = 135,386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,321.21x = 682,862.80 × 135,386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,321.21x = 92,450,684,445.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,450,684,445.95/455,321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,044.98

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