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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,507.79, 479,361.14 and 94,869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,507.79, 479,361.14 and 94,869.40 is: 142,333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,507.79 : 479,361.14 = 94,869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,507.79/479,361.14 = 94,869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,507.79x = 479,361.14 × 94,869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,507.79x = 45,476,704,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,476,704,665.13/319,507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,333.63

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