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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,318.10, 448,977.15 and 260,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,318.10, 448,977.15 and 260,826.90 is: 391,240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,318.10 : 448,977.15 = 260,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,318.10/448,977.15 = 260,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,318.10x = 448,977.15 × 260,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,318.10x = 117,105,318,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,105,318,205.34/299,318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,240.35

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