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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,165.23, 474,434.96 and 116,625.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,165.23, 474,434.96 and 116,625.87 is: 175,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,165.23 : 474,434.96 = 116,625.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,165.23/474,434.96 = 116,625.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,165.23x = 474,434.96 × 116,625.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,165.23x = 55,331,389,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,331,389,385.29/316,165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,007.83

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