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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,217.40, 456,585.30 and 135,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,217.40, 456,585.30 and 135,996.60 is: 204,110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,217.40 : 456,585.30 = 135,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,217.40/456,585.30 = 135,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,217.40x = 456,585.30 × 135,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,217.40x = 62,094,048,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094,048,409.98/304,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,110.77

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