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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,905.30, 465,701.85 and 277,662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,905.30, 465,701.85 and 277,662.90 is: 415,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,905.30 : 465,701.85 = 277,662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,905.30/465,701.85 = 277,662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,905.30x = 465,701.85 × 277,662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,905.30x = 129,308,126,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,308,126,206.37/310,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,908.40

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