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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,006.60, 468,009.90 and 245,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,006.60, 468,009.90 and 245,651.40 is: 368,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,006.60 : 468,009.90 = 245,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,006.60/468,009.90 = 245,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,006.60x = 468,009.90 × 245,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,006.60x = 114,967,287,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,967,287,148.86/312,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,477.10

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