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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,464.06, 474,644.92 and 116,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,464.06, 474,644.92 and 116,878.44 is: 175,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,464.06 : 474,644.92 = 116,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,464.06/474,644.92 = 116,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,464.06x = 474,644.92 × 116,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,464.06x = 55,475,757,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,757,803.52/316,464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,298.76

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