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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,046.80, 472,570.20 and 302,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,046.80, 472,570.20 and 302,799.60 is: 454,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,046.80 : 472,570.20 = 302,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,046.80/472,570.20 = 302,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,046.80x = 472,570.20 × 302,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,046.80x = 143,094,067,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,094,067,531.92/315,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,199.40

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