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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,760.27, 457,183.22 and 127,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,760.27, 457,183.22 and 127,226.90 is: 190,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,760.27 : 457,183.22 = 127,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,760.27/457,183.22 = 127,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,760.27x = 457,183.22 × 127,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,760.27x = 58,166,000,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,166,000,890.57/304,760.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,858.22

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