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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,993.80, 479,990.70 and 315,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,993.80, 479,990.70 and 315,328.20 is: 472,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,993.80 : 479,990.70 = 315,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,993.80/479,990.70 = 315,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,993.80x = 479,990.70 × 315,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,993.80x = 151,354,603,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,354,603,447.74/319,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,992.30

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