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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,162.56, 473,836.26 and 275,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,162.56, 473,836.26 and 275,471.13 is: 412,851.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,162.56 : 473,836.26 = 275,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,162.56/473,836.26 = 275,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,162.56x = 473,836.26 × 275,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,162.56x = 130,528,209,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,528,209,977.17/316,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,851.57

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