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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,457.76, 470,108.88 and 147,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,457.76, 470,108.88 and 147,206.88 is: 220,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,457.76 : 470,108.88 = 147,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,457.76/470,108.88 = 147,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,457.76x = 470,108.88 × 147,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,457.76x = 69,203,261,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,203,261,485.09/313,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,773.80

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