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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,828.77, 423,415.82 and 297,774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,828.77, 423,415.82 and 297,774.59 is: 410,921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,828.77 : 423,415.82 = 297,774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,828.77/423,415.82 = 297,774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,828.77x = 423,415.82 × 297,774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,828.77x = 126,082,470,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,082,470,827.37/306,828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,921.29

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