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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,296.88, 427,688.64 and 245,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,296.88, 427,688.64 and 245,524.08 is: 339,505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,296.88 : 427,688.64 = 245,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,296.88/427,688.64 = 245,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,296.88x = 427,688.64 × 245,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,296.88x = 105,007,859,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,007,859,862.45/309,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,505.07

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