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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,911.80, 465,711.60 and 277,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,911.80, 465,711.60 and 277,669.40 is: 415,918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,911.80 : 465,711.60 = 277,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,911.80/465,711.60 = 277,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,911.80x = 465,711.60 × 277,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,911.80x = 129,313,860,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,313,860,545.04/310,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,918.15

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