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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,823.85, 456,743.70 and 192,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,823.85, 456,743.70 and 192,302.70 is: 288,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,823.85 : 456,743.70 = 192,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,823.85/456,743.70 = 192,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,823.85x = 456,743.70 × 192,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,823.85x = 87,833,046,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,833,046,717.99/304,823.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,143.62

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