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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,868.10, 476,802.15 and 96,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,868.10, 476,802.15 and 96,252.10 is: 144,378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,868.10 : 476,802.15 = 96,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,868.10/476,802.15 = 96,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,868.10x = 476,802.15 × 96,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,868.10x = 45,893,208,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893,208,222.02/317,868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,378.15

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