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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,047.04, 658,050.79 and 297,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,047.04, 658,050.79 and 297,888 is: 410,914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,047.04 : 658,050.79 = 297,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,047.04/658,050.79 = 297,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,047.04x = 658,050.79 × 297,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,047.04x = 196,025,433,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,025,433,731.52/477,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,914.26

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