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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,475.76, 474,830.26 and 166,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,475.76, 474,830.26 and 166,710 is: 250,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,475.76 : 474,830.26 = 166,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,475.76/474,830.26 = 166,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,475.76x = 474,830.26 × 166,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,475.76x = 79,158,952,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,158,952,644.60/316,475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,126.43

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