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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,160.40, 456,499.80 and 135,939.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,160.40, 456,499.80 and 135,939.60 is: 204,025.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,160.40 : 456,499.80 = 135,939.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,160.40/456,499.80 = 135,939.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,160.40x = 456,499.80 × 135,939.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,160.40x = 62,056,400,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,056,400,212.08/304,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,025.25

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