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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,073.20, 684,174.60 and 140,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,073.20, 684,174.60 and 140,497.20 is: 210,765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,073.20 : 684,174.60 = 140,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,073.20/684,174.60 = 140,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,073.20x = 684,174.60 × 140,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,073.20x = 96,124,615,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,124,615,611.12/456,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,765.76

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