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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,759.02, 474,633.09 and 232,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,759.02, 474,633.09 and 232,126.98 is: 347,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,759.02 : 474,633.09 = 232,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,759.02/474,633.09 = 232,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,759.02x = 474,633.09 × 232,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,759.02x = 110,175,145,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,175,145,789.77/316,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,820.07

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