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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,248.20, 475,872.30 and 106,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,248.20, 475,872.30 and 106,864.20 is: 160,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,248.20 : 475,872.30 = 106,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,248.20/475,872.30 = 106,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,248.20x = 475,872.30 × 106,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,248.20x = 50,853,712,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,853,712,641.66/317,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,296.30

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