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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,639.42, 473,460.90 and 105,276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,639.42, 473,460.90 and 105,276.78 is: 157,915.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,639.42 : 473,460.90 = 105,276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,639.42/473,460.90 = 105,276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,639.42x = 473,460.90 × 105,276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,639.42x = 49,844,439,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,844,439,007.90/315,639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,915.76

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