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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,314.24, 427,973.76 and 190,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,314.24, 427,973.76 and 190,874.88 is: 263,247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,314.24 : 427,973.76 = 190,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,314.24/427,973.76 = 190,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,314.24x = 427,973.76 × 190,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,314.24x = 81,689,440,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,689,440,083.15/310,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,247.47

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