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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,649.55, 633,236.15 and 297,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,649.55, 633,236.15 and 297,962.56 is: 411,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,649.55 : 633,236.15 = 297,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,649.55/633,236.15 = 297,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,649.55x = 633,236.15 × 297,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,649.55x = 188,680,664,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,680,664,338.54/458,649.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,383.08

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