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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,046.48, 684,071.34 and 140,501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,046.48, 684,071.34 and 140,501.80 is: 210,753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,046.48 : 684,071.34 = 140,501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,046.48/684,071.34 = 140,501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,046.48x = 684,071.34 × 140,501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,046.48x = 96,113,254,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,113,254,598.41/456,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,753.20

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