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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,388.28, 473,179.62 and 189,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,388.28, 473,179.62 and 189,168.68 is: 283,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,388.28 : 473,179.62 = 189,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,388.28/473,179.62 = 189,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,388.28x = 473,179.62 × 189,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,388.28x = 89,510,764,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,510,764,118.30/315,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,811.32

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