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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,044.04, 658,046.66 and 297,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,044.04, 658,046.66 and 297,885 is: 410,910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,044.04 : 658,046.66 = 297,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,044.04/658,046.66 = 297,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,044.04x = 658,046.66 × 297,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,044.04x = 196,022,227,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,022,227,824.68/477,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,910.13

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