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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,982.48, 470,454.30 and 180,630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,982.48, 470,454.30 and 180,630.15 is: 270,646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,982.48 : 470,454.30 = 180,630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,982.48/470,454.30 = 180,630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,982.48x = 470,454.30 × 180,630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,982.48x = 84,978,230,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,978,230,777.15/313,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,646.41

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