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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,333.52, 474,505.77 and 116,551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,333.52, 474,505.77 and 116,551.07 is: 174,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,333.52 : 474,505.77 = 116,551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,333.52/474,505.77 = 116,551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,333.52x = 474,505.77 × 116,551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,333.52x = 55,304,155,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,304,155,214.67/316,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,828.63

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