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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,831.30, 457,246.95 and 127,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,831.30, 457,246.95 and 127,336.90 is: 191,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,831.30 : 457,246.95 = 127,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,831.30/457,246.95 = 127,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,831.30x = 457,246.95 × 127,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,831.30x = 58,224,409,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,224,409,147.46/304,831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,005.35

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