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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,276.80, 472,915.20 and 310,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,276.80, 472,915.20 and 310,092.80 is: 465,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,276.80 : 472,915.20 = 310,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,276.80/472,915.20 = 310,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,276.80x = 472,915.20 × 310,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,276.80x = 146,647,598,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,647,598,530.56/315,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,139.20

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