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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,309.28, 684,411.61 and 119,382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,309.28, 684,411.61 and 119,382.45 is: 179,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,309.28 : 684,411.61 = 119,382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,309.28/684,411.61 = 119,382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,309.28x = 684,411.61 × 119,382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,309.28x = 81,706,734,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,706,734,810.24/456,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,059.99

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