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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,573.28, 476,398.44 and 140,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,573.28, 476,398.44 and 140,124.96 is: 210,204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,573.28 : 476,398.44 = 140,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,573.28/476,398.44 = 140,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,573.28x = 476,398.44 × 140,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,573.28x = 66,755,312,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,755,312,349.06/317,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,204.44

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