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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,162.40, 456,502.80 and 135,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,162.40, 456,502.80 and 135,941.60 is: 204,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,162.40 : 456,502.80 = 135,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,162.40/456,502.80 = 135,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,162.40x = 456,502.80 × 135,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,162.40x = 62,057,721,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,057,721,036.48/304,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,028.25

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