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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,682.47, 470,259.21 and 136,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,682.47, 470,259.21 and 136,055.71 is: 203,968.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,682.47 : 470,259.21 = 136,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,682.47/470,259.21 = 136,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,682.47x = 470,259.21 × 136,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,682.47x = 63,981,450,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,981,450,700.59/313,682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,968.84

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