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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,277.28, 412,667.76 and 244,658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,277.28, 412,667.76 and 244,658.98 is: 337,355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,277.28 : 412,667.76 = 244,658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,277.28/412,667.76 = 244,658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,277.28x = 412,667.76 × 244,658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,277.28x = 100,962,873,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,962,873,240.49/299,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,355.62

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