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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,415.88, 621,303.12 and 297,455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,415.88, 621,303.12 and 297,455.48 is: 410,309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,415.88 : 621,303.12 = 297,455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,415.88/621,303.12 = 297,455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,415.88x = 621,303.12 × 297,455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,415.88x = 184,810,017,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,810,017,785.10/450,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,309.73

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