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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,811.25, 475,217.49 and 76,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,811.25, 475,217.49 and 76,924.14 is: 115,386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,811.25 : 475,217.49 = 76,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,811.25/475,217.49 = 76,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,811.25x = 475,217.49 × 76,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,811.25x = 36,555,696,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,555,696,442.74/316,811.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,386.36

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