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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,304.06, 428,237.86 and 233,687.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,304.06, 428,237.86 and 233,687.98 is: 322,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,304.06 : 428,237.86 = 233,687.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,304.06/428,237.86 = 233,687.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,304.06x = 428,237.86 × 233,687.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,304.06x = 100,074,040,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,074,040,462.92/310,304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,503.16

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