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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,044.55, 472,443.98 and 137,430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,044.55, 472,443.98 and 137,430.45 is: 206,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,044.55 : 472,443.98 = 137,430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,044.55/472,443.98 = 137,430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,044.55x = 472,443.98 × 137,430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,044.55x = 64,928,188,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,928,188,084.04/315,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,092.08

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