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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,064.34, 427,935.57 and 189,275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,064.34, 427,935.57 and 189,275.94 is: 261,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,064.34 : 427,935.57 = 189,275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,064.34/427,935.57 = 189,275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,064.34x = 427,935.57 × 189,275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,064.34x = 80,997,907,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,997,907,271.19/310,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,229.35

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