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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,334.80, 473,002.20 and 268,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,334.80, 473,002.20 and 268,095.60 is: 402,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,334.80 : 473,002.20 = 268,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,334.80/473,002.20 = 268,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,334.80x = 473,002.20 × 268,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,334.80x = 126,809,808,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,809,808,610.32/315,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,143.40

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