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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,800.81, 475,202.84 and 80,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,800.81, 475,202.84 and 80,143.70 is: 120,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,800.81 : 475,202.84 = 80,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,800.81/475,202.84 = 80,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,800.81x = 475,202.84 × 80,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,800.81x = 38,084,511,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,511,071.38/316,800.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,215.95

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