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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,439.20, 473,158.80 and 203,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,439.20, 473,158.80 and 203,464.80 is: 305,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,439.20 : 473,158.80 = 203,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,439.20/473,158.80 = 203,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,439.20x = 473,158.80 × 203,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,439.20x = 96,271,160,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,271,160,610.24/315,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,197.20

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