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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,164.56, 473,839.26 and 275,473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,164.56, 473,839.26 and 275,473.13 is: 412,854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,164.56 : 473,839.26 = 275,473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,164.56/473,839.26 = 275,473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,164.56x = 473,839.26 × 275,473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,164.56x = 130,529,984,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,529,984,069.08/316,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,854.57

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