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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,950.22, 473,925.33 and 105,588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,950.22, 473,925.33 and 105,588.16 is: 158,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,950.22 : 473,925.33 = 105,588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,950.22/473,925.33 = 105,588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,950.22x = 473,925.33 × 105,588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,950.22x = 50,040,902,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,040,902,387.28/315,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,382.24

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