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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,744.96, 478,005.88 and 94,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,744.96, 478,005.88 and 94,045.76 is: 141,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,744.96 : 478,005.88 = 94,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,744.96/478,005.88 = 94,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,744.96x = 478,005.88 × 94,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,744.96x = 44,954,426,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954,426,269.07/318,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,035.72

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