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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,719.08, 473,753.58 and 128,716.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,719.08, 473,753.58 and 128,716.12 is: 193,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,719.08 : 473,753.58 = 128,716.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,719.08/473,753.58 = 128,716.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,719.08x = 473,753.58 × 128,716.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,719.08x = 60,979,722,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,979,722,653.71/315,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,145.51

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