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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,999.10, 467,998.65 and 245,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,999.10, 467,998.65 and 245,643.90 is: 368,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,999.10 : 467,998.65 = 245,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,999.10/467,998.65 = 245,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,999.10x = 467,998.65 × 245,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,999.10x = 114,961,013,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,961,013,580.74/311,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,465.85

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