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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,982.21, 470,989.65 and 103,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,982.21, 470,989.65 and 103,636.55 is: 155,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,982.21 : 470,989.65 = 103,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,982.21/470,989.65 = 103,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,982.21x = 470,989.65 × 103,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,982.21x = 48,811,742,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,811,742,411.71/313,982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,460.22

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