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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,801.88, 475,202.84 and 106,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,801.88, 475,202.84 and 106,439.84 is: 159,659.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,801.88 : 475,202.84 = 106,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,801.88/475,202.84 = 106,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,801.88x = 475,202.84 × 106,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,801.88x = 50,580,514,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,580,514,257.15/316,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,659.77

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