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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,130.76, 478,778.16 and 119,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,130.76, 478,778.16 and 119,454 is: 179,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,130.76 : 478,778.16 = 119,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,130.76/478,778.16 = 119,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,130.76x = 478,778.16 × 119,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,130.76x = 57,191,966,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191,966,324.64/319,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,211.70

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