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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,845.36, 475,231.05 and 127,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,845.36, 475,231.05 and 127,298.07 is: 190,932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,845.36 : 475,231.05 = 127,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,845.36/475,231.05 = 127,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,845.36x = 475,231.05 × 127,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,845.36x = 60,495,995,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,495,995,469.07/316,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,932.24

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