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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,925.80, 445,388.70 and 264,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,925.80, 445,388.70 and 264,266.60 is: 396,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,925.80 : 445,388.70 = 264,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,925.80/445,388.70 = 264,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,925.80x = 445,388.70 × 264,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,925.80x = 117,701,357,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,701,357,427.42/296,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,399.90

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