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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,833.03, 420,874.98 and 190,286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,833.03, 420,874.98 and 190,286.07 is: 262,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,833.03 : 420,874.98 = 190,286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,833.03/420,874.98 = 190,286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,833.03x = 420,874.98 × 190,286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,833.03x = 80,086,645,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,086,645,905.53/304,833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,722.99

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