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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,049.24, 473,975.04 and 105,637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,049.24, 473,975.04 and 105,637.97 is: 158,423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,049.24 : 473,975.04 = 105,637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,049.24/473,975.04 = 105,637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,049.24x = 473,975.04 × 105,637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,049.24x = 50,069,762,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,069,762,637.35/316,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.93

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