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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,208.44, 684,268.68 and 140,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,208.44, 684,268.68 and 140,580.60 is: 210,857.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,208.44 : 684,268.68 = 140,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,208.44/684,268.68 = 140,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,208.44x = 684,268.68 × 140,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,208.44x = 96,194,901,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,194,901,595.61/456,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,857.35

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