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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,069.30, 478,603.95 and 279,703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,069.30, 478,603.95 and 279,703.30 is: 419,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,069.30 : 478,603.95 = 279,703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,069.30/478,603.95 = 279,703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,069.30x = 478,603.95 × 279,703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,069.30x = 133,867,104,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,867,104,208.04/319,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,554.95

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