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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,127.56, 472,619.36 and 90,486.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,127.56, 472,619.36 and 90,486.21 is: 135,708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,127.56 : 472,619.36 = 90,486.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,127.56/472,619.36 = 90,486.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,127.56x = 472,619.36 × 90,486.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,127.56x = 42,765,536,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,765,536,148.58/315,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,708.65

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