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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,341.81, 474,512.71 and 138,850.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,341.81, 474,512.71 and 138,850.35 is: 208,275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,341.81 : 474,512.71 = 138,850.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,341.81/474,512.71 = 138,850.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,341.81x = 474,512.71 × 138,850.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,341.81x = 65,886,255,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,886,255,168.70/316,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,275.52

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