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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,108.40, 456,421.80 and 135,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,108.40, 456,421.80 and 135,887.60 is: 203,947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,108.40 : 456,421.80 = 135,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,108.40/456,421.80 = 135,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,108.40x = 456,421.80 × 135,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,108.40x = 62,022,062,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022,062,989.68/304,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,947.22

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