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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,443.60, 684,762.60 and 140,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,443.60, 684,762.60 and 140,932.40 is: 211,428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,443.60 : 684,762.60 = 140,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,443.60/684,762.60 = 140,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,443.60x = 684,762.60 × 140,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,443.60x = 96,505,236,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,505,236,648.24/456,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,428.61

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