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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,567.56, 456,944.85 and 136,229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,567.56, 456,944.85 and 136,229.49 is: 204,386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,567.56 : 456,944.85 = 136,229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,567.56/456,944.85 = 136,229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,567.56x = 456,944.85 × 136,229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,567.56x = 62,249,363,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,249,363,873.63/304,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,386.06

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