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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,644.20, 687,966.30 and 121,684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,644.20, 687,966.30 and 121,684.20 is: 182,526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,644.20 : 687,966.30 = 121,684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,644.20/687,966.30 = 121,684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,644.20x = 687,966.30 × 121,684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,644.20x = 83,714,628,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,714,628,842.46/458,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,526.30

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