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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,279.21, 472,993.84 and 102,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,279.21, 472,993.84 and 102,047.12 is: 153,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,279.21 : 472,993.84 = 102,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,279.21/472,993.84 = 102,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,279.21x = 472,993.84 × 102,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,279.21x = 48,267,659,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,267,659,149.74/315,279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,094.96

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