Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,672, 460,008 and 85,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 306,672, 460,008 and 85,056 is: 127,584
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,672 : 460,008 = 85,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,672/460,008 = 85,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,672x = 460,008 × 85,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,672x = 39,126,440,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,126,440,448/306,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,584
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