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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,297.20, 456,445.80 and 135,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,297.20, 456,445.80 and 135,817.20 is: 203,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,297.20 : 456,445.80 = 135,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,297.20/456,445.80 = 135,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,297.20x = 456,445.80 × 135,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,297.20x = 61,993,190,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,993,190,507.76/304,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,725.80

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