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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,840.03, 475,203.25 and 89,081.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,840.03, 475,203.25 and 89,081.02 is: 133,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,840.03 : 475,203.25 = 89,081.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,840.03/475,203.25 = 89,081.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,840.03x = 475,203.25 × 89,081.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,840.03x = 42,331,590,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331,590,217.32/316,840.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,605.56

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