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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,540.80, 474,811.20 and 94,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,540.80, 474,811.20 and 94,924.80 is: 142,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,540.80 : 474,811.20 = 94,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,540.80/474,811.20 = 94,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,540.80x = 474,811.20 × 94,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,540.80x = 45,071,358,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,071,358,197.76/316,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,387.20

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