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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,491.76, 466,063.35 and 275,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,491.76, 466,063.35 and 275,179 is: 413,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,491.76 : 466,063.35 = 275,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,491.76/466,063.35 = 275,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,491.76x = 466,063.35 × 275,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,491.76x = 128,250,846,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,250,846,589.65/310,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,057.17

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