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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,892.42, 475,334.12 and 77,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,892.42, 475,334.12 and 77,008.08 is: 115,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,892.42 : 475,334.12 = 77,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,892.42/475,334.12 = 77,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,892.42x = 475,334.12 × 77,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,892.42x = 36,604,567,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604,567,554.65/316,892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,511.02

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