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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,513.52, 474,770.28 and 106,150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,513.52, 474,770.28 and 106,150.85 is: 159,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,513.52 : 474,770.28 = 106,150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,513.52/474,770.28 = 106,150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,513.52x = 474,770.28 × 106,150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,513.52x = 50,397,266,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,397,266,402.89/316,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,226.27

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