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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,218.20, 475,827.30 and 301,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,218.20, 475,827.30 and 301,666.20 is: 452,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,218.20 : 475,827.30 = 301,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,218.20/475,827.30 = 301,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,218.20x = 475,827.30 × 301,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,218.20x = 143,541,013,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,541,013,447.26/317,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,499.30

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