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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,359.70, 455,039.55 and 134,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,359.70, 455,039.55 and 134,879.70 is: 202,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,359.70 : 455,039.55 = 134,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,359.70/455,039.55 = 134,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,359.70x = 455,039.55 × 134,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,359.70x = 61,375,597,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375,597,992.14/303,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,319.55

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