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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,411.80, 507,617.70 and 310,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,411.80, 507,617.70 and 310,418.20 is: 465,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,411.80 : 507,617.70 = 310,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,411.80/507,617.70 = 310,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,411.80x = 507,617.70 × 310,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,411.80x = 157,573,772,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,573,772,722.14/338,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,627.30

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