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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,640.80, 473,461.20 and 209,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,640.80, 473,461.20 and 209,352.60 is: 314,028.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,640.80 : 473,461.20 = 209,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,640.80/473,461.20 = 209,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,640.80x = 473,461.20 × 209,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,640.80x = 99,120,333,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,120,333,219.12/315,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,028.90

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