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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,737.64, 475,175.58 and 106,370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,737.64, 475,175.58 and 106,370.02 is: 159,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,737.64 : 475,175.58 = 106,370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,737.64/475,175.58 = 106,370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,737.64x = 475,175.58 × 106,370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,737.64x = 50,544,435,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,544,435,948.11/316,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,578.24

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