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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,099.12, 414,473.70 and 260,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,099.12, 414,473.70 and 260,244.48 is: 358,235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,099.12 : 414,473.70 = 260,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,099.12/414,473.70 = 260,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,099.12x = 414,473.70 × 260,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,099.12x = 107,864,490,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,864,490,457.81/301,099.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,235.82

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