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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,630.23, 465,262.36 and 256,711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,630.23, 465,262.36 and 256,711.11 is: 384,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,630.23 : 465,262.36 = 256,711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,630.23/465,262.36 = 256,711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,630.23x = 465,262.36 × 256,711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,630.23x = 119,438,016,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,438,016,876.82/310,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,502.23

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