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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,634.40, 474,951.60 and 302,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,634.40, 474,951.60 and 302,983.20 is: 454,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,634.40 : 474,951.60 = 302,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,634.40/474,951.60 = 302,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,634.40x = 474,951.60 × 302,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,634.40x = 143,902,355,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,902,355,613.12/316,634.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,474.80

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