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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,279.80, 472,919.70 and 310,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,279.80, 472,919.70 and 310,095.80 is: 465,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,279.80 : 472,919.70 = 310,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,279.80/472,919.70 = 310,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,279.80x = 472,919.70 × 310,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,279.80x = 146,650,412,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,650,412,707.26/315,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,143.70

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