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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,415.71, 456,626.61 and 135,944.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,415.71, 456,626.61 and 135,944.56 is: 203,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,415.71 : 456,626.61 = 135,944.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,415.71/456,626.61 = 135,944.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,415.71x = 456,626.61 × 135,944.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,415.71x = 62,075,903,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,075,903,580.74/304,415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,918.20

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