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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,569.60, 465,854.40 and 301,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,569.60, 465,854.40 and 301,821.60 is: 452,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,569.60 : 465,854.40 = 301,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,569.60/465,854.40 = 301,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,569.60x = 465,854.40 × 301,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,569.60x = 140,604,920,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,604,920,375.04/310,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,732.40

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