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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,792.54, 475,259.74 and 106,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,792.54, 475,259.74 and 106,424.74 is: 159,660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,792.54 : 475,259.74 = 106,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,792.54/475,259.74 = 106,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,792.54x = 475,259.74 × 106,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,792.54x = 50,579,394,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,579,394,261.97/316,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,660.94

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