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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,410.80, 507,616.20 and 310,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,410.80, 507,616.20 and 310,417.20 is: 465,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,410.80 : 507,616.20 = 310,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,410.80/507,616.20 = 310,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,410.80x = 507,616.20 × 310,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,410.80x = 157,572,799,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,572,799,478.64/338,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,625.80

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