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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,909.35, 473,888.96 and 105,548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,909.35, 473,888.96 and 105,548.03 is: 158,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,909.35 : 473,888.96 = 105,548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,909.35/473,888.96 = 105,548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,909.35x = 473,888.96 × 105,548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,909.35x = 50,018,045,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018,045,639.01/315,909.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,330.37

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