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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,979.89, 478,563.39 and 94,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,979.89, 478,563.39 and 94,346.24 is: 141,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,979.89 : 478,563.39 = 94,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,979.89/478,563.39 = 94,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,979.89x = 478,563.39 × 94,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,979.89x = 45,150,654,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150,654,055.34/318,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,547.02

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