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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,063.30, 472,594.95 and 310,916.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,063.30, 472,594.95 and 310,916.10 is: 466,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,063.30 : 472,594.95 = 310,916.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,063.30/472,594.95 = 310,916.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,063.30x = 472,594.95 × 310,916.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,063.30x = 146,937,378,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,937,378,733.70/315,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,374.15

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