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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,595.04, 474,944.40 and 150,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,595.04, 474,944.40 and 150,326.88 is: 225,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,595.04 : 474,944.40 = 150,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,595.04/474,944.40 = 150,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,595.04x = 474,944.40 × 150,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,595.04x = 71,396,909,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,396,909,825.47/316,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,514.93

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