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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,219.20, 684,393.60 and 140,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,219.20, 684,393.60 and 140,643.20 is: 210,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,219.20 : 684,393.60 = 140,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,219.20/684,393.60 = 140,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,219.20x = 684,393.60 × 140,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,219.20x = 96,255,305,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,255,305,963.52/456,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,984.78

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