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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,860.60, 485,790.90 and 298,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,860.60, 485,790.90 and 298,977.40 is: 448,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,860.60 : 485,790.90 = 298,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,860.60/485,790.90 = 298,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,860.60x = 485,790.90 × 298,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,860.60x = 145,240,500,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,240,500,225.66/323,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,466.10

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