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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,715.80, 656,573.70 and 297,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,715.80, 656,573.70 and 297,747.80 is: 446,621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,715.80 : 656,573.70 = 297,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,715.80/656,573.70 = 297,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,715.80x = 656,573.70 × 297,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,715.80x = 195,493,374,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,493,374,712.86/437,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,621.70

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