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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,084.67, 477,209.72 and 311,905.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,084.67, 477,209.72 and 311,905.29 is: 465,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,084.67 : 477,209.72 = 311,905.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,084.67/477,209.72 = 311,905.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,084.67x = 477,209.72 × 311,905.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,084.67x = 148,844,234,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,844,234,547.89/320,084.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,015.19

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