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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,126.80, 472,690.20 and 302,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,126.80, 472,690.20 and 302,879.60 is: 454,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,126.80 : 472,690.20 = 302,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,126.80/472,690.20 = 302,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,126.80x = 472,690.20 × 302,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,126.80x = 143,168,218,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,168,218,699.92/315,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,319.40

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