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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,306.53, 474,460.11 and 129,318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,306.53, 474,460.11 and 129,318.03 is: 193,977.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,306.53 : 474,460.11 = 129,318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,306.53/474,460.11 = 129,318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,306.53x = 474,460.11 × 129,318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,306.53x = 61,356,246,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,356,246,738.78/316,306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,977.17

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