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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,569.20, 651,902.40 and 135,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,569.20, 651,902.40 and 135,047.40 is: 202,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,569.20 : 651,902.40 = 135,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,569.20/651,902.40 = 135,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,569.20x = 651,902.40 × 135,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,569.20x = 88,037,724,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,037,724,173.76/434,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,586.20

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