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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,284.48, 473,113.58 and 295,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,284.48, 473,113.58 and 295,335.86 is: 443,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,284.48 : 473,113.58 = 295,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,284.48/473,113.58 = 295,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,284.48x = 473,113.58 × 295,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,284.48x = 139,727,406,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,727,406,026.98/315,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,178.83

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