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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,653.40, 473,480.10 and 209,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,653.40, 473,480.10 and 209,365.20 is: 314,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,653.40 : 473,480.10 = 209,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,653.40/473,480.10 = 209,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,653.40x = 473,480.10 × 209,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,653.40x = 99,130,255,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,130,255,832.52/315,653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,047.80

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