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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,261.70, 469,892.55 and 218,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,261.70, 469,892.55 and 218,783.30 is: 328,174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,261.70 : 469,892.55 = 218,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,261.70/469,892.55 = 218,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,261.70x = 469,892.55 × 218,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,261.70x = 102,804,642,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,804,642,734.42/313,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,174.95

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