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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,278.21, 472,992.34 and 102,046.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,278.21, 472,992.34 and 102,046.12 is: 153,093.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,278.21 : 472,992.34 = 102,046.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,278.21/472,992.34 = 102,046.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,278.21x = 472,992.34 × 102,046.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,278.21x = 48,267,033,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,267,033,086.72/315,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,093.46

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