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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,679.80, 470,255.16 and 136,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,679.80, 470,255.16 and 136,053 is: 203,964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,679.80 : 470,255.16 = 136,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,679.80/470,255.16 = 136,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,679.80x = 470,255.16 × 136,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,679.80x = 63,979,625,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,979,625,283.48/313,679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,964.76

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