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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,278.40, 445,985.71 and 128,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,278.40, 445,985.71 and 128,827 is: 193,270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,278.40 : 445,985.71 = 128,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,278.40/445,985.71 = 128,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,278.40x = 445,985.71 × 128,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,278.40x = 57,455,001,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455,001,062.17/297,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,270.02

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