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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,676.81, 465,807.62 and 250,778.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,676.81, 465,807.62 and 250,778.99 is: 376,000.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,676.81 : 465,807.62 = 250,778.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,676.81/465,807.62 = 250,778.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,676.81x = 465,807.62 × 250,778.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,676.81x = 116,814,760,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,814,760,894.97/310,676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,000.91

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