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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,783.94, 474,012.96 and 135,958.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,783.94, 474,012.96 and 135,958.36 is: 204,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,783.94 : 474,012.96 = 135,958.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,783.94/474,012.96 = 135,958.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,783.94x = 474,012.96 × 135,958.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,783.94x = 64,446,024,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446,024,660.35/315,783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,082.65

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