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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,520.97, 473,281.45 and 93,904.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,520.97, 473,281.45 and 93,904.97 is: 140,857.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,520.97 : 473,281.45 = 93,904.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,520.97/473,281.45 = 93,904.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,520.97x = 473,281.45 × 93,904.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,520.97x = 44,443,480,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,443,480,065.66/315,520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,857.45

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