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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,793.67, 475,261.42 and 106,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,793.67, 475,261.42 and 106,425.87 is: 159,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,793.67 : 475,261.42 = 106,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,793.67/475,261.42 = 106,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,793.67x = 475,261.42 × 106,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,793.67x = 50,580,110,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,580,110,100.94/316,793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,662.63

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