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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,350.08, 472,773.96 and 182,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,350.08, 472,773.96 and 182,079.16 is: 272,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,350.08 : 472,773.96 = 182,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,350.08/472,773.96 = 182,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,350.08x = 472,773.96 × 182,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,350.08x = 86,082,285,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,082,285,506.67/315,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,973.72

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