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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,368.70, 472,275.45 and 209,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,368.70, 472,275.45 and 209,615.10 is: 313,905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,368.70 : 472,275.45 = 209,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,368.70/472,275.45 = 209,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,368.70x = 472,275.45 × 209,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,368.70x = 98,996,065,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,996,065,679.30/315,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,905.81

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