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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,867.01, 475,300.86 and 80,209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,867.01, 475,300.86 and 80,209.69 is: 120,314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,867.01 : 475,300.86 = 80,209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,867.01/475,300.86 = 80,209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,867.01x = 475,300.86 × 80,209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,867.01x = 38,123,731,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123,731,859.78/316,867.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,314.62

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