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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,348.80, 470,023.20 and 188,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,348.80, 470,023.20 and 188,932.80 is: 283,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,348.80 : 470,023.20 = 188,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,348.80/470,023.20 = 188,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,348.80x = 470,023.20 × 188,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,348.80x = 88,802,799,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,802,799,240.96/313,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,399.20

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