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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,234.08, 472,851.20 and 93,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,234.08, 472,851.20 and 93,618.08 is: 140,427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,234.08 : 472,851.20 = 93,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,234.08/472,851.20 = 93,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,234.08x = 472,851.20 × 93,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,234.08x = 44,267,421,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,421,469.70/315,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,427.14

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