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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,480.10, 474,549.87 and 126,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,480.10, 474,549.87 and 126,845.30 is: 190,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,480.10 : 474,549.87 = 126,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,480.10/474,549.87 = 126,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,480.10x = 474,549.87 × 126,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,480.10x = 60,194,420,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,194,420,625.11/316,480.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,199.70

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