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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,570.02, 474,971.13 and 166,804.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,570.02, 474,971.13 and 166,804.26 is: 250,267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,570.02 : 474,971.13 = 166,804.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,570.02/474,971.13 = 166,804.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,570.02x = 474,971.13 × 166,804.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,570.02x = 79,227,207,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227,207,861.01/316,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,267.56

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