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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,048.42, 684,170.43 and 136,225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,048.42, 684,170.43 and 136,225.45 is: 204,367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,048.42 : 684,170.43 = 136,225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,048.42/684,170.43 = 136,225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,048.42x = 684,170.43 × 136,225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,048.42x = 93,201,424,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,201,424,703.44/456,048.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,367.39

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