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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,573.80, 684,933.66 and 140,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,573.80, 684,933.66 and 140,956.52 is: 211,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,573.80 : 684,933.66 = 140,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,573.80/684,933.66 = 140,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,573.80x = 684,933.66 × 140,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,573.80x = 96,545,865,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,545,865,144.46/456,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,457.30

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