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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,713.16, 685,135.26 and 141,194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,713.16, 685,135.26 and 141,194.70 is: 211,812.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,713.16 : 685,135.26 = 141,194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,713.16/685,135.26 = 141,194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,713.16x = 685,135.26 × 141,194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,713.16x = 96,737,467,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,737,467,495.12/456,713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,812.31

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