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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,869.80, 466,304.70 and 236,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,869.80, 466,304.70 and 236,220.20 is: 354,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,869.80 : 466,304.70 = 236,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,869.80/466,304.70 = 236,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,869.80x = 466,304.70 × 236,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,869.80x = 110,150,589,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,150,589,494.94/310,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,330.30

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