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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,901.40, 457,611.30 and 136,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,901.40, 457,611.30 and 136,680.60 is: 205,137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,901.40 : 457,611.30 = 136,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,901.40/457,611.30 = 136,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,901.40x = 457,611.30 × 136,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,901.40x = 62,546,587,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546,587,050.78/304,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,137.09

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