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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,738.70, 464,608.05 and 247,530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,738.70, 464,608.05 and 247,530.70 is: 371,296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,738.70 : 464,608.05 = 247,530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,738.70/464,608.05 = 247,530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,738.70x = 464,608.05 × 247,530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,738.70x = 115,004,755,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,004,755,842.14/309,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,296.05

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