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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,165.40, 456,507.30 and 135,944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,165.40, 456,507.30 and 135,944.60 is: 204,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,165.40 : 456,507.30 = 135,944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,165.40/456,507.30 = 135,944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,165.40x = 456,507.30 × 135,944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,165.40x = 62,059,702,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,059,702,295.58/304,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,032.75

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