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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,195.03, 472,210.29 and 189,224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,195.03, 472,210.29 and 189,224.37 is: 261,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,195.03 : 472,210.29 = 189,224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,195.03/472,210.29 = 189,224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,195.03x = 472,210.29 × 189,224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,195.03x = 89,353,694,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,353,694,632.77/342,195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,119.21

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