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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,645.70, 474,306.15 and 148,309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,645.70, 474,306.15 and 148,309.70 is: 222,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,645.70 : 474,306.15 = 148,309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,645.70/474,306.15 = 148,309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,645.70x = 474,306.15 × 148,309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,645.70x = 70,344,202,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,344,202,814.66/316,645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,154.30

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