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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,398.08, 465,033.28 and 239,434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,398.08, 465,033.28 and 239,434.88 is: 358,717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,398.08 : 465,033.28 = 239,434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,398.08/465,033.28 = 239,434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,398.08x = 465,033.28 × 239,434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,398.08x = 111,345,187,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,345,187,592.81/310,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,717.39

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