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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,305.77, 684,406.37 and 119,378.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,305.77, 684,406.37 and 119,378.94 is: 179,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,305.77 : 684,406.37 = 119,378.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,305.77/684,406.37 = 119,378.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,305.77x = 684,406.37 × 119,378.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,305.77x = 81,703,706,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,703,706,979.85/456,305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,054.73

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