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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,731.02, 470,688.90 and 114,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,731.02, 470,688.90 and 114,048.26 is: 171,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,731.02 : 470,688.90 = 114,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,731.02/470,688.90 = 114,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,731.02x = 470,688.90 × 114,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,731.02x = 53,681,250,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,681,250,046.31/313,731.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,105.97

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