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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,185.33, 474,284.18 and 116,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,185.33, 474,284.18 and 116,402.88 is: 174,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,185.33 : 474,284.18 = 116,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,185.33/474,284.18 = 116,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,185.33x = 474,284.18 × 116,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,185.33x = 55,208,044,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,208,044,490.44/316,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,606.60

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