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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,982.80, 445,474.20 and 202,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,982.80, 445,474.20 and 202,979.60 is: 304,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,982.80 : 445,474.20 = 202,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,982.80/445,474.20 = 202,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,982.80x = 445,474.20 × 202,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,982.80x = 90,422,174,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,422,174,926.32/296,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,469.40

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