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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,748.09, 475,072.63 and 103,514.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,748.09, 475,072.63 and 103,514.31 is: 155,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,748.09 : 475,072.63 = 103,514.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,748.09/475,072.63 = 103,514.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,748.09x = 475,072.63 × 103,514.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,748.09x = 49,176,815,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,176,815,235.55/316,748.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,255.28

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