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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,388.04, 474,623.82 and 116,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,388.04, 474,623.82 and 116,848.68 is: 175,288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,388.04 : 474,623.82 = 116,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,388.04/474,623.82 = 116,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,388.04x = 474,623.82 × 116,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,388.04x = 55,459,166,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459,166,863.56/316,388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,288.44

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