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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,467.24, 474,700.38 and 94,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,467.24, 474,700.38 and 94,851.24 is: 142,276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,467.24 : 474,700.38 = 94,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,467.24/474,700.38 = 94,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,467.24x = 474,700.38 × 94,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,467.24x = 45,025,919,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,025,919,671.47/316,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,276.72

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