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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,954.73, 475,432.10 and 165,120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,954.73, 475,432.10 and 165,120.38 is: 247,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,954.73 : 475,432.10 = 165,120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,954.73/475,432.10 = 165,120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,954.73x = 475,432.10 × 165,120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,954.73x = 78,503,528,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,503,528,898.10/316,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,680.57

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