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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,909.70, 475,364.55 and 130,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,909.70, 475,364.55 and 130,055.30 is: 195,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,909.70 : 475,364.55 = 130,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,909.70/475,364.55 = 130,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,909.70x = 475,364.55 × 130,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,909.70x = 61,823,679,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,823,679,159.62/316,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,082.95

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