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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,972.20, 466,458.30 and 248,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,972.20, 466,458.30 and 248,764.20 is: 373,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,972.20 : 466,458.30 = 248,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,972.20/466,458.30 = 248,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,972.20x = 466,458.30 × 248,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,972.20x = 116,038,125,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,038,125,832.86/310,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,146.30

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