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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,505.20, 684,822.60 and 140,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,505.20, 684,822.60 and 140,929.20 is: 211,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,505.20 : 684,822.60 = 140,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,505.20/684,822.60 = 140,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,505.20x = 684,822.60 × 140,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,505.20x = 96,511,501,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,511,501,159.92/456,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,413.80

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