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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,466.58, 474,529.62 and 126,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,466.58, 474,529.62 and 126,831.80 is: 190,179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,466.58 : 474,529.62 = 126,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,466.58/474,529.62 = 126,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,466.58x = 474,529.62 × 126,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,466.58x = 60,185,445,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,185,445,857.92/316,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,179.47

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