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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,567.44, 456,944.57 and 136,229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,567.44, 456,944.57 and 136,229.46 is: 204,385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,567.44 : 456,944.57 = 136,229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,567.44/456,944.57 = 136,229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,567.44x = 456,944.57 × 136,229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,567.44x = 62,249,312,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,249,312,021.03/304,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,385.97

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