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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,086.73, 472,691.61 and 101,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,086.73, 472,691.61 and 101,907.60 is: 152,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,086.73 : 472,691.61 = 101,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,086.73/472,691.61 = 101,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,086.73x = 472,691.61 × 101,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,086.73x = 48,170,867,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,170,867,515.24/315,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,881.30

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