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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,326.92, 607,837.16 and 297,280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,326.92, 607,837.16 and 297,280.72 is: 410,372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,326.92 : 607,837.16 = 297,280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,326.92/607,837.16 = 297,280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,326.92x = 607,837.16 × 297,280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,326.92x = 180,698,268,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,698,268,567.56/440,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,372.98

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