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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,411.70, 474,656.72 and 116,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,411.70, 474,656.72 and 116,733.12 is: 175,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,411.70 : 474,656.72 = 116,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,411.70/474,656.72 = 116,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,411.70x = 474,656.72 × 116,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,411.70x = 55,408,159,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408,159,854.57/316,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,114.13

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