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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,867.53, 475,301.64 and 80,210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,867.53, 475,301.64 and 80,210.21 is: 120,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,867.53 : 475,301.64 = 80,210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,867.53/475,301.64 = 80,210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,867.53x = 475,301.64 × 80,210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,867.53x = 38,124,041,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124,041,981.24/316,867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,315.39

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