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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,215.70, 466,823.55 and 249,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,215.70, 466,823.55 and 249,007.70 is: 373,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,215.70 : 466,823.55 = 249,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,215.70/466,823.55 = 249,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,215.70x = 466,823.55 × 249,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,215.70x = 116,242,658,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,242,658,491.34/311,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,511.55

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