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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,792.67, 475,259.92 and 106,424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,792.67, 475,259.92 and 106,424.87 is: 159,661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,792.67 : 475,259.92 = 106,424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,792.67/475,259.92 = 106,424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,792.67x = 475,259.92 × 106,424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,792.67x = 50,579,475,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,579,475,202.21/316,792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,661.13

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