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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,277.20, 456,415.80 and 126,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,277.20, 456,415.80 and 126,725.20 is: 190,087.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,277.20 : 456,415.80 = 126,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,277.20/456,415.80 = 126,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,277.20x = 456,415.80 × 126,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,277.20x = 57,839,383,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,839,383,538.16/304,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,087.80

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