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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,704.72, 473,541.66 and 116,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,704.72, 473,541.66 and 116,009.72 is: 174,008.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,704.72 : 473,541.66 = 116,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,704.72/473,541.66 = 116,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,704.72x = 473,541.66 × 116,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,704.72x = 54,935,435,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,935,435,384.94/315,704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,008.91

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