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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,328.02, 474,497.52 and 116,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,328.02, 474,497.52 and 116,545.56 is: 174,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,328.02 : 474,497.52 = 116,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,328.02/474,497.52 = 116,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,328.02x = 474,497.52 × 116,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,328.02x = 55,300,579,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,300,579,187.01/316,328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,820.36

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