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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,966.80, 476,950.20 and 302,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,966.80, 476,950.20 and 302,414.80 is: 453,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,966.80 : 476,950.20 = 302,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,966.80/476,950.20 = 302,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,966.80x = 476,950.20 × 302,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,966.80x = 144,236,799,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,236,799,342.96/317,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,622.20

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