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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,737.20, 464,605.80 and 247,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,737.20, 464,605.80 and 247,529.20 is: 371,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,737.20 : 464,605.80 = 247,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,737.20/464,605.80 = 247,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,737.20x = 464,605.80 × 247,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,737.20x = 115,003,501,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,003,501,989.36/309,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,293.80

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