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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,311.20, 463,966.80 and 215,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,311.20, 463,966.80 and 215,999.20 is: 323,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,311.20 : 463,966.80 = 215,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,311.20/463,966.80 = 215,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,311.20x = 463,966.80 × 215,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,311.20x = 100,216,457,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,216,457,626.56/309,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,998.80

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