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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,069.20, 688,604.28 and 143,527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,069.20, 688,604.28 and 143,527.76 is: 215,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,069.20 : 688,604.28 = 143,527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,069.20/688,604.28 = 143,527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,069.20x = 688,604.28 × 143,527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,069.20x = 98,833,829,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,833,829,834.81/459,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,291.79

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