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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,513.70, 683,270.55 and 139,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,513.70, 683,270.55 and 139,929.60 is: 209,894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,513.70 : 683,270.55 = 139,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,513.70/683,270.55 = 139,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,513.70x = 683,270.55 × 139,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,513.70x = 95,609,774,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,609,774,753.28/455,513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,894.40

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