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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,699.19, 457,158.13 and 136,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,699.19, 457,158.13 and 136,205.42 is: 204,357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,699.19 : 457,158.13 = 136,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,699.19/457,158.13 = 136,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,699.19x = 457,158.13 × 136,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,699.19x = 62,267,412,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267,412,476.76/304,699.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,357.00

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