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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,428.78, 413,281.18 and 197,472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,428.78, 413,281.18 and 197,472.64 is: 272,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,428.78 : 413,281.18 = 197,472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,428.78/413,281.18 = 197,472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,428.78x = 413,281.18 × 197,472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,428.78x = 81,611,725,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,611,725,676.92/299,428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,558.05

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