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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,442.61, 456,672.12 and 135,923.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,442.61, 456,672.12 and 135,923.32 is: 203,888.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,442.61 : 456,672.12 = 135,923.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,442.61/456,672.12 = 135,923.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,442.61x = 456,672.12 × 135,923.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,442.61x = 62,072,390,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,072,390,701.84/304,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,888.64

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