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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,339.80, 470,009.70 and 251,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,339.80, 470,009.70 and 251,131.80 is: 376,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,339.80 : 470,009.70 = 251,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,339.80/470,009.70 = 251,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,339.80x = 470,009.70 × 251,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,339.80x = 118,034,381,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,034,381,978.46/313,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,697.70

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