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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,007.80, 472,511.70 and 90,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,007.80, 472,511.70 and 90,348.23 is: 135,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,007.80 : 472,511.70 = 90,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,007.80/472,511.70 = 90,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,007.80x = 472,511.70 × 90,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,007.80x = 42,690,593,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,690,593,386.73/315,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,522.34

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