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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,003.80, 447,005.70 and 264,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,003.80, 447,005.70 and 264,826.20 is: 397,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,003.80 : 447,005.70 = 264,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,003.80/447,005.70 = 264,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,003.80x = 447,005.70 × 264,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,003.80x = 118,378,820,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,378,820,909.34/298,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,239.30

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