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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,119.40, 684,114.30 and 140,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,119.40, 684,114.30 and 140,608.20 is: 210,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,119.40 : 684,114.30 = 140,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,119.40/684,114.30 = 140,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,119.40x = 684,114.30 × 140,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,119.40x = 96,192,080,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,192,080,317.26/456,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,892.32

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