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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,350.29, 421,207.09 and 190,429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,350.29, 421,207.09 and 190,429.46 is: 262,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,350.29 : 421,207.09 = 190,429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,350.29/421,207.09 = 190,429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,350.29x = 421,207.09 × 190,429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,350.29x = 80,210,240,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,210,240,063.58/305,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,682.70

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