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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,170.40, 684,190.80 and 140,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,170.40, 684,190.80 and 140,659.20 is: 210,968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,170.40 : 684,190.80 = 140,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,170.40/684,190.80 = 140,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,170.40x = 684,190.80 × 140,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,170.40x = 96,237,730,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,237,730,575.36/456,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,968.82

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