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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,443.40, 564,665.10 and 189,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,443.40, 564,665.10 and 189,819.40 is: 284,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,443.40 : 564,665.10 = 189,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,443.40/564,665.10 = 189,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,443.40x = 564,665.10 × 189,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,443.40x = 107,184,390,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,184,390,482.94/376,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,729.10

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