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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,908.40, 470,862.60 and 289,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,908.40, 470,862.60 and 289,946.80 is: 434,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,908.40 : 470,862.60 = 289,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,908.40/470,862.60 = 289,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,908.40x = 470,862.60 × 289,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,908.40x = 136,525,104,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,525,104,109.68/313,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,920.20

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