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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,913.28, 457,283.49 and 192,424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,913.28, 457,283.49 and 192,424.98 is: 288,582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,913.28 : 457,283.49 = 192,424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,913.28/457,283.49 = 192,424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,913.28x = 457,283.49 × 192,424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,913.28x = 87,992,766,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,992,766,417.58/304,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,582.93

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