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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,778.66, 475,128.37 and 103,528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,778.66, 475,128.37 and 103,528.74 is: 155,280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,778.66 : 475,128.37 = 103,528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,778.66/475,128.37 = 103,528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,778.66x = 475,128.37 × 103,528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,778.66x = 49,189,439,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,189,439,443.80/316,778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,280.15

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