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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,980.64, 413,977.71 and 203,214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,980.64, 413,977.71 and 203,214.09 is: 280,438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,980.64 : 413,977.71 = 203,214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,980.64/413,977.71 = 203,214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,980.64x = 413,977.71 × 203,214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,980.64x = 84,126,103,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,126,103,617.93/299,980.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,438.44

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