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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,053.60, 458,861.70 and 137,435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,053.60, 458,861.70 and 137,435.90 is: 206,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,053.60 : 458,861.70 = 137,435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,053.60/458,861.70 = 137,435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,053.60x = 458,861.70 × 137,435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,053.60x = 63,064,070,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,064,070,715.03/306,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,055.64

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