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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,996.32, 684,067.98 and 140,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,996.32, 684,067.98 and 140,453.08 is: 210,702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,996.32 : 684,067.98 = 140,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,996.32/684,067.98 = 140,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,996.32x = 684,067.98 × 140,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,996.32x = 96,079,454,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,079,454,720.38/455,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,702.26

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