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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,365.94, 684,640.20 and 140,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,365.94, 684,640.20 and 140,811 is: 211,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,365.94 : 684,640.20 = 140,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,365.94/684,640.20 = 140,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,365.94x = 684,640.20 × 140,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,365.94x = 96,404,871,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,404,871,202.20/456,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,244.67

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