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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,264.80, 456,397.20 and 138,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,264.80, 456,397.20 and 138,052.80 is: 207,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,264.80 : 456,397.20 = 138,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,264.80/456,397.20 = 138,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,264.80x = 456,397.20 × 138,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,264.80x = 63,006,911,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,006,911,372.16/304,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,079.20

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