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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,087.30, 472,630.95 and 275,721.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,087.30, 472,630.95 and 275,721.30 is: 413,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,087.30 : 472,630.95 = 275,721.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,087.30/472,630.95 = 275,721.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,087.30x = 472,630.95 × 275,721.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,087.30x = 130,314,419,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,314,419,954.24/315,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,581.95

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