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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,046.04, 658,049.41 and 297,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,046.04, 658,049.41 and 297,887 is: 410,912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,046.04 : 658,049.41 = 297,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,046.04/658,049.41 = 297,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,046.04x = 658,049.41 × 297,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,046.04x = 196,024,364,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,024,364,596.67/477,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,912.89

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