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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,778.69, 691,292.57 and 140,941.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,778.69, 691,292.57 and 140,941.79 is: 211,450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,778.69 : 691,292.57 = 140,941.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,778.69/691,292.57 = 140,941.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,778.69x = 691,292.57 × 140,941.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,778.69x = 97,432,008,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,432,008,068.33/460,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,450.77

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