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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,860.02, 472,497.93 and 285,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,860.02, 472,497.93 and 285,959.30 is: 430,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,860.02 : 472,497.93 = 285,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,860.02/472,497.93 = 285,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,860.02x = 472,497.93 × 285,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,860.02x = 135,115,177,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,115,177,314.25/313,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,495.03

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