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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,195.03, 474,479.42 and 116,655.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,195.03, 474,479.42 and 116,655.58 is: 175,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,195.03 : 474,479.42 = 116,655.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,195.03/474,479.42 = 116,655.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,195.03x = 474,479.42 × 116,655.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,195.03x = 55,350,671,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350,671,938.16/316,195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,052.31

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