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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,470.27, 474,703.98 and 129,481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,470.27, 474,703.98 and 129,481.77 is: 194,222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,470.27 : 474,703.98 = 129,481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,470.27/474,703.98 = 129,481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,470.27x = 474,703.98 × 129,481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,470.27x = 61,465,511,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,465,511,556.44/316,470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,222.07

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