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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,035.20, 472,900.80 and 233,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,035.20, 472,900.80 and 233,091.20 is: 348,787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,035.20 : 472,900.80 = 233,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,035.20/472,900.80 = 233,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,035.20x = 472,900.80 × 233,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,035.20x = 110,229,014,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,229,014,952.96/316,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,787.14

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