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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,245.80, 472,868.70 and 93,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,245.80, 472,868.70 and 93,629.80 is: 140,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,245.80 : 472,868.70 = 93,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,245.80/472,868.70 = 93,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,245.80x = 472,868.70 × 93,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,245.80x = 44,274,601,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,274,601,807.26/315,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,444.70

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