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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,734.17, 475,131.42 and 89,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,734.17, 475,131.42 and 89,029.20 is: 133,552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,734.17 : 475,131.42 = 89,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,734.17/475,131.42 = 89,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,734.17x = 475,131.42 × 89,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,734.17x = 42,300,570,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300,570,217.46/316,734.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,552.28

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