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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,220.76, 474,506.10 and 129,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,220.76, 474,506.10 and 129,363.48 is: 194,116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,220.76 : 474,506.10 = 129,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,220.76/474,506.10 = 129,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,220.76x = 474,506.10 × 129,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,220.76x = 61,383,760,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,383,760,377.23/316,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,116.79

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