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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,972.20, 470,958.30 and 136,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,972.20, 470,958.30 and 136,564.20 is: 204,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,972.20 : 470,958.30 = 136,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,972.20/470,958.30 = 136,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,972.20x = 470,958.30 × 136,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,972.20x = 64,316,043,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,316,043,472.86/313,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,846.30

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