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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,893.24, 457,340.10 and 127,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,893.24, 457,340.10 and 127,303.44 is: 190,955.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,893.24 : 457,340.10 = 127,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,893.24/457,340.10 = 127,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,893.24x = 457,340.10 × 127,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,893.24x = 58,220,967,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220,967,979.94/304,893.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,955.26

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