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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,118.24, 428,009.46 and 189,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,118.24, 428,009.46 and 189,329.56 is: 261,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,118.24 : 428,009.46 = 189,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,118.24/428,009.46 = 189,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,118.24x = 428,009.46 × 189,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,118.24x = 81,034,842,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,034,842,737.64/310,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,303.05

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