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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,279.30, 684,190.53 and 140,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,279.30, 684,190.53 and 140,695.20 is: 210,972.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,279.30 : 684,190.53 = 140,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,279.30/684,190.53 = 140,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,279.30x = 684,190.53 × 140,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,279.30x = 96,262,323,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,262,323,456.46/456,279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,972.37

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