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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,241.28, 472,741.44 and 135,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,241.28, 472,741.44 and 135,310.40 is: 202,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,241.28 : 472,741.44 = 135,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,241.28/472,741.44 = 135,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,241.28x = 472,741.44 × 135,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,241.28x = 63,966,833,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,966,833,342.98/315,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,913.89

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