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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,466.24, 474,698.88 and 94,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,466.24, 474,698.88 and 94,850.24 is: 142,275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,466.24 : 474,698.88 = 94,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,466.24/474,698.88 = 94,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,466.24x = 474,698.88 × 94,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,466.24x = 45,025,302,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,025,302,695.73/316,466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,275.22

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