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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,170.67, 478,865.36 and 108,956.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,170.67, 478,865.36 and 108,956.23 is: 163,471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,170.67 : 478,865.36 = 108,956.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,170.67/478,865.36 = 108,956.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,170.67x = 478,865.36 × 108,956.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,170.67x = 52,175,364,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,364,303.19/319,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,471.68

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