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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,110.76, 472,093.77 and 189,140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,110.76, 472,093.77 and 189,140.03 is: 261,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,110.76 : 472,093.77 = 189,140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,110.76/472,093.77 = 189,140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,110.76x = 472,093.77 × 189,140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,110.76x = 89,291,828,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,291,828,875.86/342,110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,002.69

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