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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,788.69, 420,813.90 and 190,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,788.69, 420,813.90 and 190,241.82 is: 262,661.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,788.69 : 420,813.90 = 190,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,788.69/420,813.90 = 190,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,788.69x = 420,813.90 × 190,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,788.69x = 80,056,402,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,056,402,217.30/304,788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,661.98

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