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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,002.60, 474,003.90 and 204,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,002.60, 474,003.90 and 204,028.20 is: 306,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,002.60 : 474,003.90 = 204,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,002.60/474,003.90 = 204,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,002.60x = 474,003.90 × 204,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,002.60x = 96,710,162,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,710,162,509.98/316,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,042.30

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