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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,443.80, 684,681.90 and 140,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,443.80, 684,681.90 and 140,900.20 is: 211,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,443.80 : 684,681.90 = 140,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,443.80/684,681.90 = 140,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,443.80x = 684,681.90 × 140,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,443.80x = 96,471,816,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,471,816,646.38/456,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,355.30

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