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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,119.36, 470,669.68 and 285,087.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,119.36, 470,669.68 and 285,087.29 is: 425,813.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,119.36 : 470,669.68 = 285,087.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,119.36/470,669.68 = 285,087.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,119.36x = 470,669.68 × 285,087.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,119.36x = 134,181,942,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,181,942,130.93/315,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,813.08

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