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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,279.30, 472,918.95 and 310,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,279.30, 472,918.95 and 310,095.30 is: 465,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,279.30 : 472,918.95 = 310,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,279.30/472,918.95 = 310,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,279.30x = 472,918.95 × 310,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,279.30x = 146,649,943,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,649,943,675.94/315,279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,142.95

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