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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,519.70, 461,279.55 and 245,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,519.70, 461,279.55 and 245,311.70 is: 367,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,519.70 : 461,279.55 = 245,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,519.70/461,279.55 = 245,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,519.70x = 461,279.55 × 245,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,519.70x = 113,157,270,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,157,270,585.74/307,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,967.55

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