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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,962.72, 475,269.12 and 130,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,962.72, 475,269.12 and 130,105.44 is: 195,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,962.72 : 475,269.12 = 130,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,962.72/475,269.12 = 130,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,962.72x = 475,269.12 × 130,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,962.72x = 61,835,097,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,835,097,976.01/316,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,086.34

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