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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,068.48, 474,090.06 and 174,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,068.48, 474,090.06 and 174,195 is: 261,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,068.48 : 474,090.06 = 174,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,068.48/474,090.06 = 174,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,068.48x = 474,090.06 × 174,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,068.48x = 82,584,118,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,584,118,001.70/316,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,285.52

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