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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,802.40, 475,203.60 and 295,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,802.40, 475,203.60 and 295,807.20 is: 443,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,802.40 : 475,203.60 = 295,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,802.40/475,203.60 = 295,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,802.40x = 475,203.60 × 295,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,802.40x = 140,568,646,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,568,646,345.92/316,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,710.80

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