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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,005.20, 465,007.80 and 247,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,005.20, 465,007.80 and 247,797.20 is: 371,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,005.20 : 465,007.80 = 247,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,005.20/465,007.80 = 247,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,005.20x = 465,007.80 × 247,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,005.20x = 115,227,630,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,227,630,818.16/310,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,695.80

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