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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,982.14, 447,266.97 and 218,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,982.14, 447,266.97 and 218,874.30 is: 328,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,982.14 : 447,266.97 = 218,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,982.14/447,266.97 = 218,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,982.14x = 447,266.97 × 218,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,982.14x = 97,895,244,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,895,244,971.87/297,982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,527.22

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