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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,859.70, 466,289.55 and 310,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,859.70, 466,289.55 and 310,859.70 is: 466,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,859.70 : 466,289.55 = 310,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,859.70/466,289.55 = 310,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,859.70x = 466,289.55 × 310,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,859.70x = 144,950,629,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,950,629,626.14/310,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,289.55

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