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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,323.09, 472,703.33 and 115,596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,323.09, 472,703.33 and 115,596.84 is: 173,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,323.09 : 472,703.33 = 115,596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,323.09/472,703.33 = 115,596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,323.09x = 472,703.33 × 115,596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,323.09x = 54,643,009,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,643,009,721.83/315,323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,292.13

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