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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,216.56, 466,824.84 and 248,593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,216.56, 466,824.84 and 248,593.84 is: 372,890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,216.56 : 466,824.84 = 248,593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,216.56/466,824.84 = 248,593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,216.56x = 466,824.84 × 248,593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,216.56x = 116,049,779,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,049,779,582.99/311,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,890.76

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