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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,675.44, 475,056.90 and 106,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,675.44, 475,056.90 and 106,373.52 is: 159,574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,675.44 : 475,056.90 = 106,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,675.44/475,056.90 = 106,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,675.44x = 475,056.90 × 106,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,675.44x = 50,533,474,653.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,533,474,653.29/316,675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,574.97

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