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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,052.40, 465,078.60 and 220,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,052.40, 465,078.60 and 220,822.80 is: 331,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,052.40 : 465,078.60 = 220,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,052.40/465,078.60 = 220,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,052.40x = 465,078.60 × 220,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,052.40x = 102,699,958,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,699,958,672.08/310,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,234.20

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