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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,579.41, 410,819.51 and 229,447.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,579.41, 410,819.51 and 229,447.07 is: 316,760.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,579.41 : 410,819.51 = 229,447.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,579.41/410,819.51 = 229,447.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,579.41x = 410,819.51 × 229,447.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,579.41x = 94,261,332,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,261,332,868.34/297,579.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,760.27

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