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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,101.80, 472,652.70 and 93,485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,101.80, 472,652.70 and 93,485.80 is: 140,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,101.80 : 472,652.70 = 93,485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,101.80/472,652.70 = 93,485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,101.80x = 472,652.70 × 93,485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,101.80x = 44,186,315,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186,315,781.66/315,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,228.70

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