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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,983.32, 684,048.48 and 140,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,983.32, 684,048.48 and 140,440.08 is: 210,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,983.32 : 684,048.48 = 140,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,983.32/684,048.48 = 140,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,983.32x = 684,048.48 × 140,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,983.32x = 96,067,823,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,067,823,255.08/455,983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,682.76

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