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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,430.20, 684,710.10 and 140,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,430.20, 684,710.10 and 140,854.20 is: 211,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,430.20 : 684,710.10 = 140,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,430.20/684,710.10 = 140,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,430.20x = 684,710.10 × 140,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,430.20x = 96,444,293,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,444,293,367.42/456,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,301.30

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