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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,321.80, 472,982.70 and 93,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,321.80, 472,982.70 and 93,705.80 is: 140,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,321.80 : 472,982.70 = 93,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,321.80/472,982.70 = 93,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,321.80x = 472,982.70 × 93,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,321.80x = 44,321,222,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,321,222,289.66/315,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,558.70

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