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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,931.16, 475,426.98 and 89,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,931.16, 475,426.98 and 89,226.12 is: 133,847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,931.16 : 475,426.98 = 89,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,931.16/475,426.98 = 89,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,931.16x = 475,426.98 × 89,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,931.16x = 42,420,504,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,504,768.72/316,931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,847.69

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