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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,432.20, 472,370.70 and 209,678.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,432.20, 472,370.70 and 209,678.60 is: 314,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,432.20 : 472,370.70 = 209,678.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,432.20/472,370.70 = 209,678.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,432.20x = 472,370.70 × 209,678.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,432.20x = 99,046,027,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,046,027,057.02/315,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,001.00

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