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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,967.70, 472,451.55 and 235,251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,967.70, 472,451.55 and 235,251.55 is: 352,877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,967.70 : 472,451.55 = 235,251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,967.70/472,451.55 = 235,251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,967.70x = 472,451.55 × 235,251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,967.70x = 111,144,959,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,144,959,437.40/314,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,877.33

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