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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,225.40, 684,338.10 and 123,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,225.40, 684,338.10 and 123,801.40 is: 185,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,225.40 : 684,338.10 = 123,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,225.40/684,338.10 = 123,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,225.40x = 684,338.10 × 123,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,225.40x = 84,722,014,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,722,014,853.34/456,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,702.10

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