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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,783.90, 455,238.45 and 135,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,783.90, 455,238.45 and 135,166.20 is: 202,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,783.90 : 455,238.45 = 135,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,783.90/455,238.45 = 135,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,783.90x = 455,238.45 × 135,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,783.90x = 61,532,851,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,532,851,380.39/303,783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,554.68

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