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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,929.22, 475,222.11 and 139,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,929.22, 475,222.11 and 139,228.18 is: 208,766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,929.22 : 475,222.11 = 139,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,929.22/475,222.11 = 139,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,929.22x = 475,222.11 × 139,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,929.22x = 66,164,309,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164,309,471.06/316,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,766.83

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