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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,179.96, 688,782.90 and 126,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,179.96, 688,782.90 and 126,755.96 is: 190,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,179.96 : 688,782.90 = 126,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,179.96/688,782.90 = 126,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,179.96x = 688,782.90 × 126,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,179.96x = 87,307,337,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,307,337,721.08/459,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,137.52

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