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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,967.80, 476,951.70 and 302,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,967.80, 476,951.70 and 302,415.80 is: 453,623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,967.80 : 476,951.70 = 302,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,967.80/476,951.70 = 302,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,967.80x = 476,951.70 × 302,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,967.80x = 144,237,729,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,237,729,916.86/317,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,623.70

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