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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,513.58, 477,609.18 and 141,074.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,513.58, 477,609.18 and 141,074.98 is: 211,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,513.58 : 477,609.18 = 141,074.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,513.58/477,609.18 = 141,074.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,513.58x = 477,609.18 × 141,074.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,513.58x = 67,378,705,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,378,705,516.32/318,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,541.08

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