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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,296.80, 655,945.20 and 297,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,296.80, 655,945.20 and 297,328.80 is: 445,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,296.80 : 655,945.20 = 297,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,296.80/655,945.20 = 297,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,296.80x = 655,945.20 × 297,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,296.80x = 195,031,399,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,031,399,181.76/437,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,993.20

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