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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,753.56, 457,223.94 and 136,415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,753.56, 457,223.94 and 136,415.76 is: 204,665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,753.56 : 457,223.94 = 136,415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,753.56/457,223.94 = 136,415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,753.56x = 457,223.94 × 136,415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,753.56x = 62,372,551,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,372,551,265.29/304,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,665.54

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