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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,445.80, 470,168.70 and 189,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,445.80, 470,168.70 and 189,029.80 is: 283,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,445.80 : 470,168.70 = 189,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,445.80/470,168.70 = 189,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,445.80x = 470,168.70 × 189,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,445.80x = 88,875,895,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,875,895,327.26/313,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,544.70

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