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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,366.02, 474,612.48 and 116,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,366.02, 474,612.48 and 116,687.52 is: 175,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,366.02 : 474,612.48 = 116,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,366.02/474,612.48 = 116,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,366.02x = 474,612.48 × 116,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,366.02x = 55,381,353,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381,353,252.25/316,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,054.68

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