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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,338.20, 472,229.70 and 209,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,338.20, 472,229.70 and 209,584.60 is: 313,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,338.20 : 472,229.70 = 209,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,338.20/472,229.70 = 209,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,338.20x = 472,229.70 × 209,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,338.20x = 98,972,072,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,972,072,782.62/315,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,860.08

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