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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,921.70, 683,882.55 and 123,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,921.70, 683,882.55 and 123,497.70 is: 185,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,921.70 : 683,882.55 = 123,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,921.70/683,882.55 = 123,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,921.70x = 683,882.55 × 123,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,921.70x = 84,457,921,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,457,921,995.14/455,921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,246.55

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