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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,045.20, 690,067.80 and 127,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,045.20, 690,067.80 and 127,621.20 is: 191,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,045.20 : 690,067.80 = 127,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,045.20/690,067.80 = 127,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,045.20x = 690,067.80 × 127,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,045.20x = 88,067,280,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,067,280,717.36/460,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,431.80

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