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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,939.20, 455,908.80 and 135,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,939.20, 455,908.80 and 135,459.20 is: 203,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,939.20 : 455,908.80 = 135,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,939.20/455,908.80 = 135,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,939.20x = 455,908.80 × 135,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,939.20x = 61,757,041,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,757,041,320.96/303,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,188.80

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