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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,169.93, 472,842.38 and 175,026.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,169.93, 472,842.38 and 175,026.97 is: 262,589.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,169.93 : 472,842.38 = 175,026.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,169.93/472,842.38 = 175,026.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,169.93x = 472,842.38 × 175,026.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,169.93x = 82,760,169,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,760,169,058.99/315,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,589.04

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