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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,141.80, 456,212.70 and 137,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,141.80, 456,212.70 and 137,929.80 is: 206,894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,141.80 : 456,212.70 = 137,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,141.80/456,212.70 = 137,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,141.80x = 456,212.70 × 137,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,141.80x = 62,925,326,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,925,326,468.46/304,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,894.70

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