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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,991.76, 478,487.63 and 94,334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,991.76, 478,487.63 and 94,334.69 is: 141,502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,991.76 : 478,487.63 = 94,334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,991.76/478,487.63 = 94,334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,991.76x = 478,487.63 × 94,334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,991.76x = 45,137,983,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,137,983,676.94/318,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,502.04

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