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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,762.10, 457,376.42 and 136,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,762.10, 457,376.42 and 136,217.30 is: 204,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,762.10 : 457,376.42 = 136,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,762.10/457,376.42 = 136,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,762.10x = 457,376.42 × 136,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,762.10x = 62,302,579,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,302,579,069.73/304,762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,430.21

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