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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,723.24, 470,376.82 and 114,019.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,723.24, 470,376.82 and 114,019.90 is: 170,954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,723.24 : 470,376.82 = 114,019.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,723.24/470,376.82 = 114,019.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,723.24x = 470,376.82 × 114,019.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,723.24x = 53,632,317,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,632,317,978.72/313,723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,954.24

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