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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,510.83, 474,248.66 and 304,701.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,510.83, 474,248.66 and 304,701.03 is: 456,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,510.83 : 474,248.66 = 304,701.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,510.83/474,248.66 = 304,701.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,510.83x = 474,248.66 × 304,701.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,510.83x = 144,504,053,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,504,053,654.62/316,510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,553.27

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