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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,318.56, 474,478.14 and 129,330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,318.56, 474,478.14 and 129,330.06 is: 193,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,318.56 : 474,478.14 = 129,330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,318.56/474,478.14 = 129,330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,318.56x = 474,478.14 × 129,330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,318.56x = 61,364,286,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,364,286,314.89/316,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,995.21

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