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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,925.96, 472,167.51 and 146,267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,925.96, 472,167.51 and 146,267.26 is: 219,298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,925.96 : 472,167.51 = 146,267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,925.96/472,167.51 = 146,267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,925.96x = 472,167.51 × 146,267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,925.96x = 69,062,647,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,062,647,948.72/314,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,298.05

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