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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,908.32, 475,464.10 and 92,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,908.32, 475,464.10 and 92,282.24 is: 138,452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,908.32 : 475,464.10 = 92,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,908.32/475,464.10 = 92,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,908.32x = 475,464.10 × 92,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,908.32x = 43,876,892,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,892,187.58/316,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,452.95

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