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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,720.08, 473,755.08 and 128,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,720.08, 473,755.08 and 128,717.12 is: 193,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,720.08 : 473,755.08 = 128,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,720.08/473,755.08 = 128,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,720.08x = 473,755.08 × 128,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,720.08x = 60,980,389,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,980,389,482.97/315,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,147.01

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