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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,934.80, 473,902.20 and 276,568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,934.80, 473,902.20 and 276,568.80 is: 414,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,934.80 : 473,902.20 = 276,568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,934.80/473,902.20 = 276,568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,934.80x = 473,902.20 × 276,568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,934.80x = 131,066,562,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,066,562,771.36/315,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,853.20

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