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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,654.38, 474,871.95 and 91,953.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,654.38, 474,871.95 and 91,953.90 is: 137,899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,654.38 : 474,871.95 = 91,953.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,654.38/474,871.95 = 91,953.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,654.38x = 474,871.95 × 91,953.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,654.38x = 43,666,327,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,666,327,803.11/316,654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,899.02

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