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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,245.70, 684,315.27 and 140,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,245.70, 684,315.27 and 140,675.46 is: 210,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,245.70 : 684,315.27 = 140,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,245.70/684,315.27 = 140,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,245.70x = 684,315.27 × 140,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,245.70x = 96,266,365,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,266,365,392.27/456,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,996.76

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