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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,228.96, 458,875.66 and 128,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,228.96, 458,875.66 and 128,638.88 is: 192,761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,228.96 : 458,875.66 = 128,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,228.96/458,875.66 = 128,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,228.96x = 458,875.66 × 128,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,228.96x = 59,029,250,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,029,250,961.66/306,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,761.82

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