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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,998.95, 475,571.32 and 103,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,998.95, 475,571.32 and 103,773.74 is: 155,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,998.95 : 475,571.32 = 103,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,998.95/475,571.32 = 103,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,998.95x = 475,571.32 × 103,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,998.95x = 49,351,812,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,351,812,613.56/316,998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,684.47

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