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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,297.51, 474,446.57 and 129,309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,297.51, 474,446.57 and 129,309.01 is: 193,963.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,297.51 : 474,446.57 = 129,309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,297.51/474,446.57 = 129,309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,297.51x = 474,446.57 × 129,309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,297.51x = 61,350,214,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,350,214,431.93/316,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,963.64

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