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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,277.80, 472,916.70 and 310,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,277.80, 472,916.70 and 310,093.80 is: 465,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,277.80 : 472,916.70 = 310,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,277.80/472,916.70 = 310,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,277.80x = 472,916.70 × 310,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,277.80x = 146,648,536,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,648,536,586.46/315,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,140.70

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