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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,359.20, 455,038.80 and 134,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,359.20, 455,038.80 and 134,879.20 is: 202,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,359.20 : 455,038.80 = 134,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,359.20/455,038.80 = 134,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,359.20x = 455,038.80 × 134,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,359.20x = 61,375,269,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375,269,312.96/303,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,318.80

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