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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,407.20, 473,110.80 and 203,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,407.20, 473,110.80 and 203,432.80 is: 305,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,407.20 : 473,110.80 = 203,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,407.20/473,110.80 = 203,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,407.20x = 473,110.80 × 203,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,407.20x = 96,246,254,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,246,254,754.24/315,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,149.20

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