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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,574.13, 474,861.20 and 94,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,574.13, 474,861.20 and 94,958.13 is: 142,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,574.13 : 474,861.20 = 94,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,574.13/474,861.20 = 94,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,574.13x = 474,861.20 × 94,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,574.13x = 45,091,931,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091,931,561.56/316,574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,437.20

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