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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,437.06, 446,863.94 and 267,488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,437.06, 446,863.94 and 267,488.35 is: 399,185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,437.06 : 446,863.94 = 267,488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,437.06/446,863.94 = 267,488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,437.06x = 446,863.94 × 267,488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,437.06x = 119,530,897,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,530,897,985.10/299,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,185.38

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