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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,107.20, 684,225.60 and 140,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,107.20, 684,225.60 and 140,531.20 is: 210,816.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,107.20 : 684,225.60 = 140,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,107.20/684,225.60 = 140,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,107.20x = 684,225.60 × 140,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,107.20x = 96,155,044,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,155,044,638.72/456,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,816.77

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