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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,105.74, 476,514.11 and 147,084.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,105.74, 476,514.11 and 147,084.41 is: 220,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,105.74 : 476,514.11 = 147,084.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,105.74/476,514.11 = 147,084.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,105.74x = 476,514.11 × 147,084.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,105.74x = 70,087,793,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087,793,608.03/318,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,328.61

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