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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,061.91, 474,341.96 and 138,691.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,061.91, 474,341.96 and 138,691.35 is: 208,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,061.91 : 474,341.96 = 138,691.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,061.91/474,341.96 = 138,691.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,061.91x = 474,341.96 × 138,691.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,061.91x = 65,787,126,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,787,126,100.59/316,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,146.33

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