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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,640.40, 447,960.60 and 275,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,640.40, 447,960.60 and 275,830.80 is: 413,746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,640.40 : 447,960.60 = 275,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,640.40/447,960.60 = 275,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,640.40x = 447,960.60 × 275,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,640.40x = 123,561,330,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,561,330,666.48/298,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,746.20

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