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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,844.40, 493,266.60 and 299,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,844.40, 493,266.60 and 299,295.60 is: 448,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,844.40 : 493,266.60 = 299,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,844.40/493,266.60 = 299,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,844.40x = 493,266.60 × 299,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,844.40x = 147,632,523,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,632,523,006.96/328,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,943.40

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