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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,459.82, 458,005.59 and 136,949.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,459.82, 458,005.59 and 136,949.67 is: 205,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,459.82 : 458,005.59 = 136,949.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,459.82/458,005.59 = 136,949.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,459.82x = 458,005.59 × 136,949.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,459.82x = 62,723,714,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,723,714,408.66/305,459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,341.95

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