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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,079.80, 472,619.70 and 275,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,079.80, 472,619.70 and 275,713.80 is: 413,570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,079.80 : 472,619.70 = 275,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,079.80/472,619.70 = 275,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,079.80x = 472,619.70 × 275,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,079.80x = 130,307,773,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,307,773,441.86/315,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,570.70

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