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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,733.20, 464,599.80 and 247,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,733.20, 464,599.80 and 247,525.20 is: 371,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,733.20 : 464,599.80 = 247,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,733.20/464,599.80 = 247,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,733.20x = 464,599.80 × 247,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,733.20x = 115,000,158,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,000,158,414.96/309,733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,287.80

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