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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,702.32, 473,557.58 and 105,340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,702.32, 473,557.58 and 105,340.26 is: 158,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,702.32 : 473,557.58 = 105,340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,702.32/473,557.58 = 105,340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,702.32x = 473,557.58 × 105,340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,702.32x = 49,884,675,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,884,675,707.68/315,702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,011.75

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