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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,878.02, 472,525.11 and 285,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,878.02, 472,525.11 and 285,977.30 is: 430,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,878.02 : 472,525.11 = 285,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,878.02/472,525.11 = 285,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,878.02x = 472,525.11 × 285,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,878.02x = 135,131,455,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,131,455,140.00/313,878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,522.20

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