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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,338, 478,050.66 and 307,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,338, 478,050.66 and 307,982.52 is: 461,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,338 : 478,050.66 = 307,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,338/478,050.66 = 307,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,338x = 478,050.66 × 307,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,338x = 147,231,246,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,231,246,954.46/319,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,051.45

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