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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,256.27, 475,796.92 and 137,402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,256.27, 475,796.92 and 137,402.25 is: 206,065.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,256.27 : 475,796.92 = 137,402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,256.27/475,796.92 = 137,402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,256.27x = 475,796.92 × 137,402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,256.27x = 65,375,567,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,375,567,351.07/317,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,065.49

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