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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,512.64, 477,664.32 and 141,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,512.64, 477,664.32 and 141,015.84 is: 211,477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,512.64 : 477,664.32 = 141,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,512.64/477,664.32 = 141,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,512.64x = 477,664.32 × 141,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,512.64x = 67,358,235,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,358,235,322.83/318,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,477.43

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