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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,425.85, 446,847.23 and 267,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,425.85, 446,847.23 and 267,477.12 is: 399,168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,425.85 : 446,847.23 = 267,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,425.85/446,847.23 = 267,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,425.85x = 446,847.23 × 267,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,425.85x = 119,521,408,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,521,408,822.99/299,425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,168.63

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