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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,244.80, 472,867.20 and 93,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,244.80, 472,867.20 and 93,628.80 is: 140,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,244.80 : 472,867.20 = 93,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,244.80/472,867.20 = 93,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,244.80x = 472,867.20 × 93,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,244.80x = 44,273,988,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273,988,495.36/315,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,443.20

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