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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,908.20, 455,862.30 and 135,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,908.20, 455,862.30 and 135,428.20 is: 203,142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,908.20 : 455,862.30 = 135,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,908.20/455,862.30 = 135,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,908.20x = 455,862.30 × 135,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,908.20x = 61,736,610,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736,610,736.86/303,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,142.30

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