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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,902.80, 470,335.80 and 267,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,902.80, 470,335.80 and 267,246.80 is: 400,428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,902.80 : 470,335.80 = 267,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,902.80/470,335.80 = 267,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,902.80x = 470,335.80 × 267,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,902.80x = 125,695,737,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,695,737,475.44/313,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,428.85

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