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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,752.76, 475,487.46 and 227,626.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,752.76, 475,487.46 and 227,626.38 is: 342,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,752.76 : 475,487.46 = 227,626.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,752.76/475,487.46 = 227,626.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,752.76x = 475,487.46 × 227,626.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,752.76x = 108,233,489,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,233,489,255.20/315,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,779.23

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