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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,187.20, 684,345.60 and 140,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,187.20, 684,345.60 and 140,611.20 is: 210,936.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,187.20 : 684,345.60 = 140,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,187.20/684,345.60 = 140,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,187.20x = 684,345.60 × 140,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,187.20x = 96,226,656,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,226,656,030.72/456,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,936.77

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