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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,443.06, 474,992.64 and 211,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,443.06, 474,992.64 and 211,991.94 is: 318,207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,443.06 : 474,992.64 = 211,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,443.06/474,992.64 = 211,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,443.06x = 474,992.64 × 211,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,443.06x = 100,694,611,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,694,611,239.32/316,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,207.68

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