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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,046.29, 658,049.76 and 297,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,046.29, 658,049.76 and 297,887.25 is: 410,913.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,046.29 : 658,049.76 = 297,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,046.29/658,049.76 = 297,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,046.29x = 658,049.76 × 297,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,046.29x = 196,024,633,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,024,633,369.56/477,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,913.23

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