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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,701.31, 475,068.30 and 80,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,701.31, 475,068.30 and 80,046.04 is: 120,073.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,701.31 : 475,068.30 = 80,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,701.31/475,068.30 = 80,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,701.31x = 475,068.30 × 80,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,701.31x = 38,027,336,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027,336,144.53/316,701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,073.19

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