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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,413.60, 684,717.60 and 140,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,413.60, 684,717.60 and 140,902.40 is: 211,383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,413.60 : 684,717.60 = 140,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,413.60/684,717.60 = 140,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,413.60x = 684,717.60 × 140,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,413.60x = 96,478,353,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,478,353,162.24/456,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,383.61

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