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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,041.27, 473,802.20 and 147,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,041.27, 473,802.20 and 147,478.24 is: 221,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,041.27 : 473,802.20 = 147,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,041.27/473,802.20 = 147,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,041.27x = 473,802.20 × 147,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,041.27x = 69,875,514,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,875,514,564.13/316,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,096.17

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