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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,281.49, 473,109.08 and 295,332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,281.49, 473,109.08 and 295,332.86 is: 443,174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,281.49 : 473,109.08 = 295,332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,281.49/473,109.08 = 295,332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,281.49x = 473,109.08 × 295,332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,281.49x = 139,724,656,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,724,656,894.48/315,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,174.31

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