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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,252.46, 464,886.60 and 204,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,252.46, 464,886.60 and 204,948.40 is: 307,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,252.46 : 464,886.60 = 204,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,252.46/464,886.60 = 204,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,252.46x = 464,886.60 × 204,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,252.46x = 95,277,764,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,277,764,851.44/310,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,097.53

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