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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,439.25, 474,736.65 and 94,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,439.25, 474,736.65 and 94,823.25 is: 142,258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,439.25 : 474,736.65 = 94,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,439.25/474,736.65 = 94,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,439.25x = 474,736.65 × 94,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,439.25x = 45,016,072,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016,072,047.11/316,439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,258.18

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