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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,994.20, 475,563.06 and 182,120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,994.20, 475,563.06 and 182,120.54 is: 273,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,994.20 : 475,563.06 = 182,120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,994.20/475,563.06 = 182,120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,994.20x = 475,563.06 × 182,120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,994.20x = 86,609,801,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,609,801,291.25/316,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,222.04

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