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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,821.43, 475,239.44 and 106,461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,821.43, 475,239.44 and 106,461.19 is: 159,694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,821.43 : 475,239.44 = 106,461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,821.43/475,239.44 = 106,461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,821.43x = 475,239.44 × 106,461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,821.43x = 50,594,556,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,594,556,317.33/316,821.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,694.24

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