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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,759.84, 459,926.25 and 135,888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,759.84, 459,926.25 and 135,888.78 is: 203,738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,759.84 : 459,926.25 = 135,888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,759.84/459,926.25 = 135,888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,759.84x = 459,926.25 × 135,888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,759.84x = 62,498,817,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498,817,002.48/306,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,738.59

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