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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,445.80, 684,684.90 and 140,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,445.80, 684,684.90 and 140,902.20 is: 211,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,445.80 : 684,684.90 = 140,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,445.80/684,684.90 = 140,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,445.80x = 684,684.90 × 140,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,445.80x = 96,473,608,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,473,608,716.78/456,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,358.30

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