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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,095.80, 472,643.70 and 275,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,095.80, 472,643.70 and 275,729.80 is: 413,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,095.80 : 472,643.70 = 275,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,095.80/472,643.70 = 275,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,095.80x = 472,643.70 × 275,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,095.80x = 130,321,952,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,321,952,872.26/315,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,594.70

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