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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,281.60, 472,922.40 and 197,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,281.60, 472,922.40 and 197,183.60 is: 295,775.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,281.60 : 472,922.40 = 197,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,281.60/472,922.40 = 197,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,281.60x = 472,922.40 × 197,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,281.60x = 93,252,541,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,252,541,352.64/315,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,775.40

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