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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,697.31, 475,062.30 and 80,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,697.31, 475,062.30 and 80,042.04 is: 120,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,697.31 : 475,062.30 = 80,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,697.31/475,062.30 = 80,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,697.31x = 475,062.30 × 80,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,697.31x = 38,024,955,619.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,024,955,619.09/316,697.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,067.19

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