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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,444.80, 684,683.40 and 140,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,444.80, 684,683.40 and 140,901.20 is: 211,356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,444.80 : 684,683.40 = 140,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,444.80/684,683.40 = 140,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,444.80x = 684,683.40 × 140,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,444.80x = 96,472,712,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,472,712,680.08/456,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,356.80

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