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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,319.40, 474,479.10 and 129,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,319.40, 474,479.10 and 129,287.16 is: 193,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,319.40 : 474,479.10 = 129,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,319.40/474,479.10 = 129,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,319.40x = 474,479.10 × 129,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,319.40x = 61,344,055,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,344,055,318.36/316,319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,930.74

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