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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,323.20, 682,984.80 and 139,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,323.20, 682,984.80 and 139,779.60 is: 209,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,323.20 : 682,984.80 = 139,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,323.20/682,984.80 = 139,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,323.20x = 682,984.80 × 139,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,323.20x = 95,467,342,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,467,342,150.08/455,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,669.40

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