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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,875.72, 457,313.76 and 127,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,875.72, 457,313.76 and 127,285.92 is: 190,928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,875.72 : 457,313.76 = 127,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,875.72/457,313.76 = 127,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,875.72x = 457,313.76 × 127,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,875.72x = 58,209,602,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,209,602,670.26/304,875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,928.96

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