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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,038.90, 473,367.15 and 245,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,038.90, 473,367.15 and 245,363.70 is: 367,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,038.90 : 473,367.15 = 245,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,038.90/473,367.15 = 245,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,038.90x = 473,367.15 × 245,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,038.90x = 116,147,115,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,147,115,382.46/316,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,508.92

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