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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,007.80, 472,511.70 and 115,334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,007.80, 472,511.70 and 115,334.70 is: 173,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,007.80 : 472,511.70 = 115,334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,007.80/472,511.70 = 115,334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,007.80x = 472,511.70 × 115,334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,007.80x = 54,496,995,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496,995,165.99/315,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,002.05

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