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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,816.91, 420,852.73 and 190,269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,816.91, 420,852.73 and 190,269.95 is: 262,700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,816.91 : 420,852.73 = 190,269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,816.91/420,852.73 = 190,269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,816.91x = 420,852.73 × 190,269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,816.91x = 80,075,625,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,075,625,314.53/304,816.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,700.74

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