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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,219.02, 428,090.94 and 189,562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,219.02, 428,090.94 and 189,562.23 is: 261,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,219.02 : 428,090.94 = 189,562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,219.02/428,090.94 = 189,562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,219.02x = 428,090.94 × 189,562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,219.02x = 81,149,873,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,149,873,229.20/310,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,588.97

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