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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,035.70, 472,901.55 and 233,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,035.70, 472,901.55 and 233,091.70 is: 348,787.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,035.70 : 472,901.55 = 233,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,035.70/472,901.55 = 233,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,035.70x = 472,901.55 × 233,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,035.70x = 110,229,426,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,229,426,222.14/316,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,787.89

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