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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,429.58, 446,852.77 and 267,480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,429.58, 446,852.77 and 267,480.84 is: 399,174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,429.58 : 446,852.77 = 267,480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,429.58/446,852.77 = 267,480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,429.58x = 446,852.77 × 267,480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,429.58x = 119,524,554,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,524,554,275.93/299,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,174.17

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