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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,483.92, 474,807.47 and 114,071.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,483.92, 474,807.47 and 114,071.99 is: 171,137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,483.92 : 474,807.47 = 114,071.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,483.92/474,807.47 = 114,071.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,483.92x = 474,807.47 × 114,071.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,483.92x = 54,162,230,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162,230,025.37/316,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,137.38

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