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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,247.20, 472,093.20 and 209,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,247.20, 472,093.20 and 209,493.60 is: 313,723.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,247.20 : 472,093.20 = 209,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,247.20/472,093.20 = 209,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,247.20x = 472,093.20 × 209,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,247.20x = 98,900,504,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,900,504,003.52/315,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,723.66

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