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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,276.60, 475,914.90 and 303,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,276.60, 475,914.90 and 303,279.80 is: 454,919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,276.60 : 475,914.90 = 303,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,276.60/475,914.90 = 303,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,276.60x = 475,914.90 × 303,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,276.60x = 144,335,375,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,335,375,689.02/317,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,919.70

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