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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,773.58, 477,801.54 and 139,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,773.58, 477,801.54 and 139,010.28 is: 208,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,773.58 : 477,801.54 = 139,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,773.58/477,801.54 = 139,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,773.58x = 477,801.54 × 139,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,773.58x = 66,419,325,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,419,325,164.78/318,773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,358.94

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