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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,801.06, 475,203.21 and 80,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,801.06, 475,203.21 and 80,143.95 is: 120,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,801.06 : 475,203.21 = 80,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,801.06/475,203.21 = 80,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,801.06x = 475,203.21 × 80,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,801.06x = 38,084,662,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,662,302.08/316,801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,216.33

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