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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,765.02, 475,145.97 and 103,678.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,765.02, 475,145.97 and 103,678.09 is: 155,516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,765.02 : 475,145.97 = 103,678.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,765.02/475,145.97 = 103,678.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,765.02x = 475,145.97 × 103,678.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,765.02x = 49,262,226,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262,226,640.80/316,765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,516.62

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