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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,252.80, 472,879.20 and 310,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,252.80, 472,879.20 and 310,068.80 is: 465,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,252.80 : 472,879.20 = 310,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,252.80/472,879.20 = 310,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,252.80x = 472,879.20 × 310,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,252.80x = 146,625,086,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,625,086,088.96/315,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,103.20

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