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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,259.80, 472,889.70 and 93,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,259.80, 472,889.70 and 93,643.80 is: 140,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,259.80 : 472,889.70 = 93,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,259.80/472,889.70 = 93,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,259.80x = 472,889.70 × 93,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,259.80x = 44,283,188,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,188,488.86/315,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,465.70

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