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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,426.80, 470,140.20 and 189,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,426.80, 470,140.20 and 189,010.80 is: 283,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,426.80 : 470,140.20 = 189,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,426.80/470,140.20 = 189,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,426.80x = 470,140.20 × 189,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,426.80x = 88,861,575,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,861,575,314.16/313,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,516.20

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