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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,436.78, 474,594.69 and 94,820.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,436.78, 474,594.69 and 94,820.78 is: 142,213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,436.78 : 474,594.69 = 94,820.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,436.78/474,594.69 = 94,820.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,436.78x = 474,594.69 × 94,820.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,436.78x = 45,001,438,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001,438,689.66/316,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,213.05

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