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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,969.40, 473,954.10 and 209,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,969.40, 473,954.10 and 209,681.20 is: 314,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,969.40 : 473,954.10 = 209,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,969.40/473,954.10 = 209,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,969.40x = 473,954.10 × 209,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,969.40x = 99,379,264,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,379,264,432.92/315,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,521.80

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