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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,217.25, 475,825.88 and 95,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,217.25, 475,825.88 and 95,601.25 is: 143,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,217.25 : 475,825.88 = 95,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,217.25/475,825.88 = 95,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,217.25x = 475,825.88 × 95,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,217.25x = 45,489,548,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489,548,910.35/317,217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,401.88

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